Therapist profile
Barry Plumlee, LMFT, LCMFT
Missouri
LMFT and LCMFT - codependency and relationships
Continue with BarryWhere Barry stands
- Credentials
- LMFT, LCMFT
- License
- LMFT, Oklahoma / LMFT01363; LMFT, Missouri / 2017030440; LCMFT, Kansas / LCMFT 703
- NPI
- 1962446245
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Codependency concerns
- CBT and Gottman
About Barry
Barry Plumlee is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) with 21 years of experience. He practices in Missouri and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family strain, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, addictions, relationship problems, grief, sleep troubles, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
Barry listens for how a person gets stuck in patterns that keep causing pain. He often helps people who put others first, struggle to set boundaries, or live with a partner's drinking, moods, or crises. Sessions focus on concrete steps for coping, clearer communication, and making day-to-day life feel less chaotic.
His work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. That means conversations explore current problems and the thoughts and habits that keep them going. Practical tools like thought tracking, goal-focused tasks, and communication exercises are commonly used.
Barry has long experience in community mental health and with family services, as well as adult and marital concerns. He combines short-term strategies with deeper exploration of how early family patterns affect present behavior. Many clients appreciate having both hands-on techniques and space to reflect.
Sessions are scheduled around evening hours and Sunday afternoons to fit busy lives. Prospective clients are asked to confirm session formats and times when they reach out. Barry conducts therapy in English and does not take international clients.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people name what matters to them. It suits concerns where feeling understood helps reduce overwhelm and opens up choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses exercises to change those patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, sleep issues, mood concerns, and unhelpful coping habits.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust methods based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into evenings or Sundays, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. If online sessions are offered, they can help keep therapy consistent around work or family schedules while the therapist and client decide which methods to focus on.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, addictions, grief, sleep problems, mood concerns and codependency-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines client-centered listening with practical tools from CBT and the Gottman Method. Sessions mix problem-solving tasks and conversations about patterns that keep recurring.
How many years has he been practicing?
He has 21 years of professional experience in community mental health and family services as well as work with adults and marital concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LMFT and LCMFT credentials. He is based in Missouri with licensure noted as MO LMFT and KS LCMFT.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.