Barbara Sweatt

My communication style

I make every effort to listen carefully and compassionately while also asking questions that encourage deep reflection. When it is appropriate, I help clients resolve difficult feelings by exploring alternate ways to view their situation, thoughts, and feelings.

My journey to mental healthcare

I came to social work to be of service to others. Initially, I worked as an advocate and later became a counselor. I have learned that my experiences with early parent loss, the untimely death of a sibling, and other significant losses uniquely prepared me to help others navigate the wilderness of grief.

My goals for you

Grief therapy can be thought of as a form of integration. We must accept and grieve our losses while also learning to move forward into a new reality. I work closely with clients to establish benchmarks by which we will know that they have adequately processed and integrated their loss.

Our first session

Our first session will be about building rapport. I will spend most of the session learning about your experiences, your needs, and your support system. We will begin the process of establishing goals for your therapy experience.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Buddhist, Christian, Interfaith, Spiritual