It’s has helped me very much.
Rev. William Barnes, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Rev. is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Rev.. View 22 reviews
- Great news, Rev. is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Georgia
Recent reviews
Reverend Barnes had a very amicable presence. He let me speak first and then offered very reasonable advice. I never felt judged. I felt heard but he also was honest with me where it counts.
More about Rev.
- 30 years' experience
- Male
- LMFT
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and have an extensive background as a Pastoral Counselor with many years of experience working with all kinds of couples. Relationships are one of my fortes. It always takes courage and strength to work on one's relationship and those who choose to do so are my heroes. I have worked with couples who are anticipating becoming couples, couples who are considering divorce, couples just desiring to improve their relationship, with infidelity and infertility issues, with a range of personality issues, conflict resolution, grief/loss issues, family issues and a host of other relationship challenges. I am always on the side of what is best for the relationship.
My work is couple focused with a emphasis on couple participation and work being done both inside and outside of the sessions. I seek to work with you to find the most effective, healthy and meaningful solutions to your concerns and to equip you with the ways to keep moving forward even when therapy is over. I have been fortunate to have couples return to me just to have a relationship "check up" from time to time.
Some of the methods I use in my counseling include: Emotionally Focused Therapy, Psychotherapy, Split and Conjoint sessions, and Solution Focused Therapy. It is most important to use what is effective for your unique situation.
There is always good hope for couple/relationship health and success if we work together. Relationships can win. I feel I bring together the best of both clinical and theological skills to effective and proven practice.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Post-traumatic stress
Sex addiction
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Rev. William Barnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023274636.
- LMFT · Georgia · MFT001091 · Expires September 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Rev. William Barnes
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
It’s has helped me very much.
Reverend Barnes had a very amicable presence. He let me speak first and then offered very reasonable advice. I never felt judged. I felt heard but he also was honest with me where it counts.
He’s amazing. We’ve been working together for about 4 months, and I can honestly say that I have a much better understanding of how my mind works. I am able to cope with stress in a much healthier way. Rev. Barnes has been so helpful for me.
Rev. Barnes has a ton of life experience as well as clinical experience. His advice has truly been wonderful and he does an excellent job.
Reverend Barnes has changed my life. I did not agree with therapy until I met him.
Rev. Barnes was incredibly kind and compassionate while helping me work through some difficult discussions. My first experience with therapy and he made it a positive one. Professional, good communication.
I immediately felt comfortable with him. He knew right away what my primary issues were and started the process to resolve them.
Dr. Barnes is a Great Therapist, with Compassion, Empathy, Intelligence, Wisdom, Logic, Professional, Honest and with Religious Insight. And he is open to listen, discuss and help you to find the Best answers, solutions or different ways of dealing or coping with anything and everything in your life, that will be the best for you. In this case it is for me. I Truly Appreciate You, Dr. Barnes and All of the Help that You Have Given Me and My Family and Friends. Thank You So Very Much.
Great therapist. Rev has taught me so much over the time spent together. The work we’ve done together is going to help me the rest of my life. Can’t thank him enough.
Wouldn’t trade him for the world
Rev. Barnes is awesome. He listens to me, makes me feel supported and cared about, and gently offers advice if asked for it.
Very good.
Friendly, helpful and supportive. A very positive experience.
Mr. Barnes is very helpful and you can realize his experience session after session. He’s really thorough when he talks and seems to take notes of your statements and keys back to them well. You can really tell he has a passion for helping out.
I accidentally hit strongly disagree on how fast my therapist responds and I meant to hit strongly agree. My therapist is great and I have nothing negative to say about him. He has helped me so much.
Considering the technical difficulties we encountered, I thought the session went well.
Rev Barnes is a good listener. His knowledge and wisdom is very impressive. His patience is extraordinary- he guides you to the right questions you should be asking. Id recommend him to anyone.
Rev Barnes is indeed one of the best counselors that I’ve ever encountered. He listens, he’s attentive, and he will meet you wherever you are in your journey to getting better. I would definitely recommend him.
He’s been a great help so far in my journey in seeking professional help
I have found Rev. Barnes to be extremely knowledgeable in helping me implement strategies that are scripture based to help manage my anxiety and ADHD. He has been a huge blessing and I am grateful I have tools I can continue to utilize once I am done with counseling!
If everyone had sessions with Rev. Barnes, the world would be a better place! Highly recommend.
He's absolutely fantastic so far. I am extremely pleased with my experience.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rev. William Barnes offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Rev. William Barnes works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Rev. William Barnes speak?
Rev. William Barnes speaks English.
How many years of experience does Rev. William Barnes have?
Rev. William Barnes has 30 years of experience.
Where is Rev. William Barnes licensed to practice?
Rev. William Barnes is licensed to practice in Georgia.
Does Rev. William Barnes accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Rev. William Barnes does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Rev. William Barnes offer?
Rev. William Barnes offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Rev. William Barnes?
Rev. William Barnes can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Rev. William Barnes?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.