Heart Centered Healing 

Dr. Barbara R. Grace, Ph.D.

Holistic Psychologist

Practical Solutions for Everyday Problems

Biography

Ph.D. in Psychology, 1979

M.S. in School Psychology, 1976

Credentials:

Post Doctoral Certifications:

State Licensed Psychologist, insurance

                   may be available

Dr. Barbara Grace is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and a Certified Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist.  She received her Ph.D. in Psychology from Northern Illinois University (1979) and Hypnotherapy training through the Wellness Institute in Seattle, Washington.  Her Post Doctoral training includes Cognitive Therapy, Subtle Energy Healing, Gestalt Principles, Shamanic Studies, and Thought Field Therapy.   She holds certificates in other areas as well and is a member of several professional organizations.

Dr. Grace has had a private practice in Barrington since 1979.  Areas of expertise include work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.  Dr. Grace takes a Holistic approach to her patient’s problems and helps them look at all aspects of their life including lifestyle, relationships, career issues, stress management, life purpose, and spiritual growth. 

She has given many workshops and talks on such topics as: Teaching Children to be Cooperative, Women’s Midlife Issues, Stress Reduction Using Relaxation and Meditation, How to Evaluate Children’s learning Problems, Healing Soul Trauma, and Using Therapeutic Essential Oils for Depression and Anxiety. 

Dr. Grace is a founding member of several community support agencies for parents, and mental health workers.  She teaches a weekly meditation group for stress reduction and spiritual growth.