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Barry Plumlee, LMFT, LCMFT

Experienced support for families, trauma, and lasting change

  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Family and parenting guidance
  • Trauma informed care

About Barry Plumlee

Barry Plumlee is a licensed therapist serving clients in Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma, with 21 years of experience helping individuals and families work through challenging seasons of life. He is an LMFT and LCMFT, credentials that indicate specialized training and licensure in marriage and family therapy, with a focus on how relationships, family systems, and life context affect emotional well-being.

His work is grounded in a compassionate, individualized approach, with particular experience supporting concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, family and parenting challenges, relationship conflict, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, sleep concerns, and major life transitions. He also brings added focus to issues including adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication problems, domestic violence, dissociation, compassion fatigue, and the unique pressures faced by first responders and fathers.

Barry draws from multiple evidence-based approaches and emphasizes respect, understanding, and collaborative progress. His background includes extensive community mental health experience in children and family services, alongside work with adult and marital concerns, helping clients build practical coping strategies while creating space for meaningful personal and relational growth.

His schedule is primarily available in the evenings from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., and Sundays after 12 p.m.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesADHD

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Barry Plumlee have?

Barry Plumlee has 21 years of professional experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of concerns.

Is Barry Plumlee a licensed therapist?

Yes. Barry Plumlee holds the credentials LMFT and LCMFT. License details include MO LMFT 2017030440 and KS LCMFT LCMFT 703.

In which languages does Barry Plumlee provide therapy?

Barry Plumlee provides therapy in English.

Where is Barry Plumlee located?

Barry Plumlee is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Barry Plumlee as my therapist?

You can work with Barry Plumlee through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.

Does Barry Plumlee work with international clients?

No. Barry Plumlee does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Barry Plumlee cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Therapy, Made Accessible Online

Barry Plumlee draws from several evidence-based approaches to help clients work through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma-related concerns, and everyday life pressures.

Client-Centered Therapy creates a supportive, respectful space where clients can explore what they are feeling and what they want to change, at a pace that feels manageable. It can be especially helpful for people seeking clarity, self-esteem growth, and a stronger sense of direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, then practicing new ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety, mood-related concerns, coping with life changes, and building practical skills for day-to-day functioning.

The Gottman Method is a structured, research-informed approach for couples that emphasizes communication, conflict management, and strengthening connection. It can be a strong fit when partners want clearer tools for navigating recurring disagreements and improving teamwork.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Barry works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past, then adjusts the plan over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent with care. Sessions may be available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility and accessibility for busy schedules and changing routines.

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