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Barry Plumlee, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

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

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Barry. View 19 reviews
Great news, Barry is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Oklahoma and Missouri

Recent reviews

Barry is GREAT! He creates an atmosphere of understanding and patience and has really given me the confidence to be more myself which is what I really needed to address my main concerns. Appreciate you big guy!

Reviewed February 2024

Wonderful and kind! Always helping me see the other side of things. Never judgmental either. Feels like I’m talking to a family friend.

Reviewed December 2021

More about Barry

  • 19 years' experience
  • Male
  • LMFT

I am a family and marriage therapist licensed in Oklahoma and Missouri with over 19 years of experience working as a family and children's therapist, and as a crisis clinician through community mental health centers. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including trauma-based disorders, depression, anxiety, family relationship issues, parenting problems, ADHD, and ODD. I am also experienced in crisis care, and short-term inpatient care.

My therapy style is warm and interactive, but straightforward, and with a bit of respectful humor. I believe in treating all people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, structural, client-centered, trauma-focused or trauma-informed therapy. I prefer to come alongside a family or individual in partnership rather than to lead or dictate them through resolving their struggles.

My schedule is mostly focused on evenings and Sundays after 12pm.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Addictions Relationship issues Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Adoption and foster care Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Co-morbidity Codependency Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hearing impaired Impulsivity Mood disorders Obsessions compulsions and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Barry Plumlee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962446245.

  • LMFT · Oklahoma · 1363 · Expires December 2024
  • LMFT · Missouri · 2017030440 · Expires February 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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Barry Plumlee

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

19 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Listens Understanding Comfortable Helpful Helped Professional Support Supportive Wonderful

Barry is GREAT! He creates an atmosphere of understanding and patience and has really given me the confidence to be more myself which is what I really needed to address my main concerns. Appreciate you big guy!

Reviewed February 2024

Wonderful and kind! Always helping me see the other side of things. Never judgmental either. Feels like I’m talking to a family friend.

Reviewed December 2021

Barry is truly wonderful and has helped me through so many of life’s curveballs. He is kind, caring, friendly, intelligent, professional, and so much more. Grateful for his expertise.

Reviewed November 2023

Barry does a fantastic job of listening to me and then giving constructive feedback on how to tackle issues. I have several different fires burning and he still affirms me I’m handling it well even when it doesn’t feel like it.

Reviewed July 2023

He’s super nice and also includes some of his own experiences. Is very professional. Listens and give lots of advice

Reviewed May 2023

Barry had been a great help in making one aware of what is really the issues and where the root of it is coming from . He really helps you connect the dots to have a complete understanding the entire picture . Great therapy sessions

Reviewed March 2023

Barry is a great support to anyone dealing with family related issues, he has deep knowledge about what it means to go through stresses at home, work and family life. I thought I needed a female therapist but I gave it a shot and I’m glad I did. Few things can replace a truly human approach, empathy and understanding. Something we all need

Reviewed March 2023

Barry has been a great help to me already, he is very welcoming and makes me feel comfortable. He listens and provides interesting connections or way of thinking about things I’ve never previously considered. I look forward to my sessions with him each week and am so glad I took the step to start therapy.

Reviewed March 2023

I feel very fortunate to be matched with a very good therapist. Barry has helped me process through some challenging parenting, relationship advice, trauma and divorce. He can see through my chaos and with his experience can guide me to some normalcy. I appreciate his knowledge and his patience with me to get to the root of my issues.

Reviewed March 2023

It’s been great working with Barry so far! He offers lots of different coping techniques that I wouldn’t have tried on my own. I always feel comfortable sharing what’s going on in my life and feel he listens. He makes light conversation at the end which always makes me leave the session feeling calm and relaxed. So far I’ve made lots of progress with my personal goals, and I genuinely believe it’s due to having someone hold me accountable in such a supportive judgment free way :)

Reviewed April 2023

Barry is very easygoing and a pleasure to chat too. He’s friendly and interested in everything that you have to say. I feel comfortable sharing with Barry without judgement. I also enjoy having a laugh with Barry.

Reviewed March 2023

Barry has provided me a safe place to process the very difficult year I’ve had. Great feeling to know I have a neutral support available to me.

Reviewed November 2022

Thanks to Barry and his gentle, supportive and encouraging ways, I feel like I’m back to my old happy self and loving life again. He’s been great so far and it’s been a few months.

Reviewed September 2022

He’s been very helpful with my problems, offers good advice and solutions.

Reviewed September 2022

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Reviewed August 2022

Although we have only had two sessions so far, he has done a great job at understanding my situation.

Reviewed May 2022

Barry has accommodated my busy life. Listens to what I have to say and responds with options to handle them.

Reviewed April 2022

I have had Barry Plumlee for a couple of weeks now and I can say that he is a great therapist. He definitely understand my situation and what I feel. I love that he asks me questions and engage in our conversations which is something that I did not have with my previews therapist. He give me exercises to practice so that I can deal with my issues better and shift my perspective of life/situation to a much more rational and healthy level. I love how patient he is with me and how he does not mind going over the same topic as many times as I wish. So far all the sessions that I have had with him have been very helpful.

Reviewed March 2022

Barry has been very helpful. I have only had two live chat sessions with him but I feel he understands what I am going through. He has given me great advice, examples and resources. He responds to my messages very quick!

Reviewed January 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Barry Plumlee offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Barry Plumlee 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 Barry Plumlee speak?

Barry Plumlee speaks English.

How many years of experience does Barry Plumlee have?

Barry Plumlee has 19 years of experience.

Where is Barry Plumlee licensed to practice?

Barry Plumlee is licensed to practice in Oklahoma and Missouri.

Does Barry Plumlee accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Barry Plumlee 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 Barry Plumlee offer?

Barry Plumlee offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Barry Plumlee?

Barry Plumlee 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 Barry Plumlee?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: 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.

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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.