Barbara Nasser-Gulch, MA, LPC
(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Barb
About Me
EMDR and trauma-informed therapy for high-functioning adults who quietly struggle with anxiety, shame, burnout, relationship patterns, or a persistent sense of emotional disconnection. Growing up with emotional neglect, parentification, or inconsistent caregiving can leave lasting effects even when life looks successful from the outside.
Through EMDR therapy and trauma-informed counseling, we gently connect past experiences with present patterns so your nervous system can begin to update and heal. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you understand your survival strategies while reconnecting with your authentic self.
Virtual EMDR and trauma therapy for adults in Grand Rapids, Michigan and across Michigan and Ohio.
Education & Experience
I hold a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Michigan University. My style is authentic and real, open, collaborative, and empowering. I practice from a relational trauma-informed perspective in which genuine connection and respect form the foundation of the work. I am fundamentally a person-centered therapist employing EMDR as a powerful tool, but I also draw from a wealth of perspectives including cognitive, attachment, narrative, psychodynamic, strengths-based, Gottman, feminist, mindfulness, and family systems. I offer online therapy in Michigan and Ohio. If you’re ready to understand your patterns and move toward a steadier, more authentic way of being, I’d be honored to work with you.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I am a member of the American Counseling Association, American Psychological Association, the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association, and the National Board for Certified Counselors.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Couples
- Families
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
Language
- English
