Therapist in Newark, Delaware Barbara Whittenburg, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 11-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Barbara Whittenburg, MS, LPCMH
Barbara Whittenburg, LPCMH, is a highly skilled Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health practicing with LifeStance Health in Delaware. With a strong commitment to helping clients achieve meaningful change and enhanced well-being, Barbara provides compassionate care to individuals, couples, and families. She serves a diverse range of age groups, from adolescents to seniors, ensuring that each client feels supported in a warm, non-judgmental environment. Her trauma-informed approach ensures that those dealing with past or recent trauma receive the targeted support they need to move forward. Barbara specializes in addressing a wide spectrum of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. She is particularly passionate about guiding clients through complex issues such as grief, couple’s challenges, and psychosis/schizophrenia. With certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Couples/Marital Counseling, Barbara offers evidence-based interventions tailored to each client’s unique needs, helping them achieve their treatment goals and improve their quality of life. In addition to her expertise in individual and couples therapy, Barbara provides specialized care for those managing medical conditions or health psychology-related issues. She is especially attuned to the needs of women experiencing post-partum depression or anxiety and is committed to providing inclusive, affirming support for the LGBTQ+ community. When not working with her clients, Barbara enjoys traveling and playing pickleball, hobbies that reflect her commitment to balance and well-being.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-64
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Fertility
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- PMS & PMDD
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
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wilmington univerisity
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Barbara Whittenburg. You can also call 302-726-1081 to have someone assist you.
Barbara Whittenburg generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 302-726-1081 to find out Barbara Whittenburg's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Barbara Whittenburg:
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 302-726-1081 to see how we can help.
Barbara Whittenburg is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Barbara Whittenburg works at the following locations:
Yes, Barbara Whittenburg does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Barbara Whittenburg is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations: