Barbara "Barb" Drotos , LCSW

Barbara "Barb" Drotos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Hampshire with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity, developmental disabilities, brain injury, autism, parenting challenges, and coping with grief and loss.

Barb emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. Her approach centers on building trust and collaboration so that clients feel heard and supported while working toward their goals. She encourages the courage it takes to begin therapy and recognizes each step forward as meaningful.

Throughout the therapeutic process Barb aims to tailor care to each person’s unique circumstances, drawing on evidence-informed methods and a respectful, empathetic stance. Her practice is oriented toward practical coping strategies as well as deeper exploration of patterns that contribute to ongoing difficulty, with an emphasis on empowering clients to find clearer pathways through stressful or painful life experiences.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Barbara "Barb" Drotos draws from attachment-based methods that explore patterns in close relationships - how early bonds shape current emotional responses - which can be useful for people facing attachment issues, relationship stress, or feelings of abandonment. She also uses client-centered therapy, offering a respectful, non-directive stance that prioritizes the client's own goals and pace and supports work on self-esteem, identity, and life transitions. In addition, she incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Barb works with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses so the work feels relevant and practical.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or health concerns. These options make it easier to attend regular appointments and to use therapeutic tools in real time, while licensed professionals and therapists tailor the format and pace to what works best for each individual.