Barbara C. Yelverton, PhD

Specialties:

• Individual and group therapy
• Older adolescents and adults
• Depression
• Anxiety - including phobias
• Relationship problems
• Adjustments related to life changes
• Groups include: Depression Therapy: A Change Group; Making Love Work; and Increasing Self-Confidence and Fulfilling Your Dreams.
• Using a cognitive behavioral and educational approach to emphasize improving self-confidence, communication skills, and feelings of well-being

Certifications & Associations:

• American Psychological Association
• North Carolina Psychological Association

Professional Biography:

Dr. Yelverton is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience. She began her career as a college instructor in psychology and counseling. She obtained her PhD from Brigham Young University and earned two Masters Degrees from California Polytechnic State University. She received her BA in Psychology from San Jose State University. Her doctoral dissertation focused on women and depression and she has published a self-help book on decreasing anxiety.

Personal Statement:

I believe that adjustment is promoted by understanding yourself, working on enhancing your strengths, and living in harmony with your beliefs. These are important components of a healthy life and good mental health. My therapy is generally educational in that it is focused on changing thoughts that lead to both problem behaviors and/or undesirable feelings. An important aspect of therapy is the development of self confidence. This is important because it takes confidence to make changes in behavioral patterns that are deeply ingrained and to take risks in life situations, including relationships.