About
Barbara Carr, Ed.D., BCCC
Email: Loveofmyli@yahoo.com
Website: http:www.Loveofmylifeministries.org/
Education:
Doctorate of education in counseling psychology/ 2012 Argosy University- SFBA; Master of arts degree in marriage, family, child counseling/ 1993- San Francisco State University; Bachelor of arts degree in social science/ criminal justice/ 1982- San Francisco State University. Also studied (MRE) at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (1987- 89)- Mill Valley, California.
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Dr. Barbara J. Carr is the Founder and Director of
Love of My Life Ministries, Inc. and
Beautiful Gate Counseling Services.
She is a Board- Certified Christian counselor through the International Board of Christian Counselors/ American Association of Christian Counselors/ BCCC 0041 (2007).
A retired social worker of over 20 years, and a former adjunct professor in Addiction Studies at Diablo Valley College following her retirement in 2013, she is also the author of three books, the most recent one: Spiritual Warfare in the Workplace- A Handbook for Diligent Workers (2018) available at Barnes & Noble stores and most websites.
Dr. Carr’s extensive background as a Christian counselor has included working with clients with marriage, family and child issues and teens. She mainly counsels the female population with the following issues:
- Self esteem
- rejection
- stress
- anxiety
- depression
- trauma
- grief
- relational
- marital
- employment issues
- Life and career coaching
Prior to her retirement as a social worker, she worked with children and teens in the foster care system, and has provided valuable counseling and coaching to parents in reconciling with their children. She has also provided counseling with incarcerated youth and adults.
Dr. Carr has always had a heart of compassion, a
“mercy gift.“ As a social worker for more than 20 years in San Francisco and Contra Costa County, she has a vast amount of experience as a former child and family advocate, and a child protective services (CPS) social worker. She also worked as a medical social worker and served HIV/AIDS patients for 5 years prior to her retirement in 2013.
As a breast cancer survivor who has overcome many obstacles in life, Dr. Carr knows something about having strong faith in God. Dr. Carr is an encourager who motivates clients to focus on the things of God and their blessings and to have faith and stand on the Word of God while navigating through life. (1 Peter 5:10.)
Why I Became a Professional Christian Therapist
“I always wanted to be a Christian counselor. And although I’ve done secular therapy over the years, I’ve found that bringing in the spiritual aspect is more rewarding- not only for the client, but also for myself. I love to see the client grow and be inspired to walk with God through the valleys and stormy seas of life. When I encourage others and give them tools that build their faith, and also talk about the goodness of God, it is therapeutic for me as well, because I love talking about how wonderful, faithful and Awesome God is.”
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