Barbara Muller-Ackerman, Therapist, NJ

Licensed

Online Counseling

(46 reviews)

MA, LPC, MWC Barbara Muller-Ackerman

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Barbara Muller-Ackerman is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: MA, LPC, MWC Years in Practice: 28 State: New Jersey

I am a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey with over 25 years of experience. My counseling style is warm and interactive. My approach is very holistic; exploring many areas of your life and seeing which you would like to work on first - knowing that many overlap and contribute to well being - or the lack of it.

I have specialized most often with people of all ages who have Attention issues. These issues rarely show up alone; teaming with depression, anxiety, OCD, sleep disorders and executive function deficits. They also impact relationships and job performance and so there are many places to jump in and do great work together.

I also have a lot of experience with women in transition as they move through the many passages and milestones that come with change and age.

Along with being an LPC, I am a certified Life, Mindfulness and Wellness coach. Coaching provides an incredible opportunity to partner with a professional dedicated to support you to see the changes you want to make in your life. A coaching relationship helps you build practical strategies for success. Working with you, I will help you clarify your goals and encourage you to realize them based on strengths you have and may have forgotten. Gaining new resources, new tools, new skills- and practicing them, together we will create new possibilities to see you flourish!

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online 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.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Parenting issues Self esteem Depression ADHD Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Sleeping disorders Anger management Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Mrs. Barbara is very passionate and compassionate. I was able to talk to her about some deep issues. She was a great listener and gave sound therapy along with tools to help me cope and become better. I appreciate her very much.

Barbara has been an invaluable part of my life for a couple of years now. As I lived through serious family trauma she both provided immediate crisis management, and taught me new skills to manage depression and anxiety. Self-compassion was a new concept to me, but Barbara guided me through a huge amount of work to get myself to a much better place. Now that my life is less difficult, Barbara is skillfully guiding me through trauma recovery and continuing personal growth. I cannot thank Barbara enough for all she has done for me, and I cannot imagine what my life would be like if I had not been connected with her.

Barbara has been my pillar and guiding light for a few years now. She is extremely professional, empathetic and adds a human element to our therapy sessions that I have found extremely beneficial. I don’t know how I would have gotten through the last couple of years without her.

Observant thoughtful helpful advisor and cheerleader

It’s so nice to be able to speak my mind without judgement. Barbara helps me break bad habits and try new things every meeting. She always has my best interest at heart. I wouldn’t know what to do without her

She’s amazing!!! Beyond truly cares about her patients. Could never say enough good things

Barbara is great. She has a good understanding of various mental illnesses and divergencies and approaches you with empathy and understanding, while still being able to communicate advice that may be hard to hear with kindness.

Love her life!

While I've only been working with Barbara for a short time, it is evident that she cares greatly and is direct when necessary without being aggressive about it. She is supportive and approachable, so I don't feel I need to filter anything, which makes the whole process a lot less stressful than I anticipated.

Strongly recommend!

So grateful to have Barbara as a therapist! She is the best and I will continue to recommend him to everyone!

Barbara has been my pillar through many difficult live changes over the years. She is skilled and compassionate, she has always gone the extra mile to ensure that all my needs are met. I will continue seeing her as long and she will have me.

Best therapist I’ve had in my life. Extremely supportive and understanding, and flexible!

She plays a pivotal part in helping you rediscover who you are meant to be. Her passion and drive is rare. Barbara has compassion about you being the best version of yourself ! Ten stars !

I have been working with Barbara for over 18 months now, and she has changed my life vastly for the better. She quickly helped me learn techniques to help manage stress, anxiety, and depression. Self-care and self-compassion made a huge difference to my sense of self. Then when personal circumstances caused immense stress and change in my life, she was unbelievably supportive and kept me going. Frankly I would not have made it through the constant crises of 2021 without her. I cannot thank her enough for being there to help me with consistently good advice, a sympathetic ear, and understanding of what I was going through. Now that things are calmer, she is expertly helping me heal, and work on rediscovering myself. Thank you so much Barbara.

The best therapist I've had. Really easy to talk to, very supportive, kind and caring.

I have been apart of better help for 2 weeks now and this app has been great ! I highly recommend for anyone who is scared to join its worth it

I've been working with Barbara for a little over a year and a half now, and when I say this experience has been life-changing, I truly mean it. Therapy has always been a goal of mine given my year-long struggle with my mental health, where every day was a constant battle, but I was really nervous starting out. The idea of baring my soul to a complete stranger was, in theory, great so I could receive the objective help I needed, but it was utterly terrifying in practice. But stepping into that fear, with Barbara's support, has been so rewarding so far and I don't think I could ever tell her exactly how much she's helped me. I was at the end of my proverbial rope before Barbara taught me how to weave myself together, not only back in one piece but stronger than I ever was before. She's someone who's always in your corner, always ready to listen (and call you out on negative patterns before your mind starts spiraling where it shouldn't), and our sessions have become one of my favorite parts of the week, tears and tissues notwithstanding. Barbara's super responsive, even when I think it's too late or not a great time for her to answer, and I know that she's always there for me - at my best or at my worst. She truly cares about everything I tell her about and she's so invested in my own pursuits of happiness, romance, and education that I can't wait to update her with my progress every week. This past year and so especially has been the hardest of my life, but working with Barbara has undoubtedly been one of the best things that's come out of it. Thanks so much for everything, Barbara! <3

Barbara is a kind, genuine and professional person. It has been such a pleasure having her as my counsellor and I have made many breakthroughs with her than I have had with other counselling experiences! I would recommend her to anyone but particularly with people who struggle with ADHD, self-esteem and anxiety/depression.

Always there to listen and support me, no matter the issue.

Barbara is great. She really cares about me and has done everything possible to help me.

My husband and I have both worked with Barbara for a year and a half now. Barbara has been with us through a very tumultuous year, and I dear say that without her help, we may not have made it. She is incredibly kind and genuine, possessing the utmost professionalism and understanding of her field. I have and will continue to recommend her to many friends and loved ones, given she has an opening in her schedule :)

I have only been working with Barbara for a short time, however early on she has been tremendously helpful. She's been extremely thoughtful and has given true care and diligence to me as a whole as we get to know each other. I would recommend her to anyone.

Barbara is incredible at what she does. Extremely attentive and present during the sessions and checks in on you in between. She gives great insights into whatever it may be you are dealing with and guides you into solutions with expert strategies. I have felt worlds better since I started my weekly sessions with Barbara.

She has been truly the advocate I needed for myself and my progress. I have found so much peace from the process of our therapy. I’m grateful to have someone like Barbara as my therapist.

The best couseller ever. She’s great

Very good listener. Barbara is very flexible with timing and will check in if there’s no response from me after a few days. She gives helpful articles and exercises to help me through an anxious or depressed scenario. I feel good when I can’t quite word something I’m feeling, and she interprets it and helps me put my feelings into words. Super understanding, and would definitely recommend her :)

She is the best.

So grateful for her!!!

Ms Ackerman is a credit to her field. She is very attentive and focused on the clients issues. Although she leaves it to me to come up with a solution, she invokes me to think and stay strong.

Barbara is very helpful, attentive, responds quicky has great strategies.

Patient, understanding, asks guiding questions, and cheers you on. Strongly recommend her!

So far she had given me tools apply to what I what work on .

Barbara is absolutely tops. I was hesitant to restart therapy after being away for some time after not connecting with my last therapist. I genuinely look forward to our weekly sessions. Barbara is kind, patient, and great at coaching.

It's a saving grace to have her as a sounding board and her company has definitely made an impact on my life.

Couldn't be happier.

Very good and remembering details I mention even in passing. Keeps in regular contact even if I don't reach out.

Taking the step to go to therapy was a very hard thing for me to do and after a few weeks speaking to Barbara I am upset with myself I didn't start sooner. Barbara is very quick to respond, great at setting achievable goals and making you feel positive. She doesn't wait for the weekly sessions and will reach out throughout the week to ask questions and see how you feel. Through troubled times I feel confident that I can make it through with her help and guidance.

Barbara is engaging, compassionate, and gives concrete tools to deal with the day to day stressors that come up so very often.

Barbara is wonderful! She is so compassionate and understanding and extremely knowledgeable. Every time I speak with her I feel like 1000 pounds have been lifted off of me and since I started seeing her things have been great and I am making changes. I feel that she truly cares and that is very important for me in a therapist.

she is amazing!!!!!!!

Barbara is a great therapist, probably the best. She is a good listener, never judges, and always empowers me to be my best self. She asks great questions and helps me see sides of myself that I couldn't see before. She is also has a sweet nature which makes me feel very comfortable sharing anything concerns and deep thoughts with her.

Barbara has been so good for me over the past few months. Her insights, support, advice and counselling have helped me take great strides with my mental health. We have a difficult life but she is making it easier.

Barbara is a warm and kind soul. Always there to listen without judgement and support and encourage. Very helpful in seeing different perspectives and help in problematic areas. I'm doing so much better than a month ago and looking forward to continue working with her, she truly is a gem. I happily recommended her to anyone in need of her service.

Barbara is empathetic, kind, and supportive. She is a wonderful listener and can hear the underlying messages beneath what I'm saying. I felt that I could trust her quickly and I look forward to our sessions each week.

Barbara is really letting me drive this process while providing support and encouragement as I need. I look forward to working with her more.

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