Barbara Burgess, Author at Barbara Burgess Therapy

October 29, 2026

Seasonal Mood Changes

As the fall days get shorter, you may notice your energy, sleep, appetite, or motivation changing too. A few lower-energy days do not automatically mean you have a mental health condition, but…

October 22, 2026

Grief comes in waves.

It can show up in a grocery store, on an ordinary drive, or in the middle of a conversation that had nothing to do with the person or thing you lost. You…

September 19, 2026

How can you tell if your teen needs help?

Parents often notice a change before they know what it means. Your teenager may be sleeping differently, pulling away from people, struggling at school, or getting angry over things that used to…

September 5, 2026

Why a Small Reminder Can Trigger a Big Reaction

A door slams and you just about jump out of your skin. Someone takes longer than usual to reply and you panic – are they okay? A plan changes at the last…

August 10, 2026

When Anxiety Keeps Coming Back

You know some breathing exercises. You can name the thought pattern. You may even know what tends to set your anxiety off. And still, your body reacts before you can talk yourself…

It’s time to change the trajectory.

You’ve waited long enough for your feelings to catch up to your understanding.

Email me and we’ll find a time to connect by phone for a free 15-minute consultation. You’ll get to know me a little, and we can both tell whether we’re a good fit for this work.

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Author: Barbara Burgess