Barbara has worked in the field of addiction since 1997. She received her Master’s degree from The Medical College of Virginia (MCV/VCU) in Rehabilitation Counseling, specializing in Drug and Alcohol Education in 1997. She became a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in 2004. She has worked in a variety of settings including Intensive Outpatient, Residential, private practice and with the first Health Professional Monitoring Program in Virginia as the Director of Intake Services. Prior to joining VJLAP she was the Executive Director of an Intensive Outpatient treatment facility in Richmond. She worked for the Farley Center from 2010-2016 as a lead clinician in their professionals program, having experience
working with lawyers, physicians and CEO’s as well as high ranking military individuals. She has been with Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program since September 2019 as the Deputy Clinical Director, and effective November 1, 2022, Clinical Director.