Barry Plumlee, LMFT, LCMFT
Therapist in Missouri
Barry Plumlee is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and day-to-day struggles.
- License LMFT01363, 2017030440, LCMFT 703 · Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas Expires December 2026, February 2028, August 2027
- NPI 1962446245 · national registry
- Experience and languages 21+ years in practice English
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About Barry
Barry Plumlee is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and day-to-day struggles. He works with concerns like parenting challenges, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addiction, and mood disorders. He brings 21 years of experience to each case and offers straightforward, practical support.
Barry's style is empathetic and down-to-earth. He listens first, then helps people set small, realistic goals. Sessions focus on useful tools you can try between meetings.
Background and approach
He favors clear communication and steady progress over quick fixes. He draws from a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. That includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
These are used to address coping skills, thought patterns, relationship habits, and deeper life themes. Barry has a long background in community mental health and work with children and families, plus experience with adult and marital concerns. He uses that variety to help with blended family issues, adoption and foster care topics, fatherhood questions, first responder stress, and family-of-origin patterns.
Many sessions emphasize practical skill-building for sleep, emotion regulation, communication, and relapse prevention. He works with people through life changes and complex co-occurring issues. Evening and Sunday hours are part of his regular schedule to help fit therapy into a busy life.
Credentials
- LMFT (Oklahoma)
- License LMFT01363 · expires December 2026
- LMFT (Missouri)
- License 2017030440 · expires February 2028
- LCMFT (Kansas)
- License LCMFT 703 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1962446245 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Barry lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Barry names
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
These are the approaches Barry names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How his approaches translate to online work
Barry uses the Gottman Method to help people notice patterns in relationships and learn better communication habits; that approach focuses on concrete exercises and conversations that partners can practice. Client-Centered Therapy is about being heard and respected while you explore what matters most; it helps people build self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Barry will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailor a mix of methods. He often combines skill practice, short experiments, and reflective conversation to match what feels most useful for the client.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and exercises that benefit from seeing each other. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can be a quick way to check in, handle brief concerns, or schedule follow-ups. These options make it easier to fit therapy into evenings and weekends.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping problems, anger, addictions, ADHD, and relationship and parenting issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is empathetic and practical. He listens, helps set small goals, and focuses on tools you can use between sessions.
What experience does he bring?
He has 21 years of clinical experience including community mental health and work with children, families, adults, and marital concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LMFT and LCMFT credentials and practices in Missouri with MO LMFT and KS LCMFT registrations noted.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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