Middle Name
K.
Dr. Iris Barrett
Certified Biblical Counselor, Personal/Life Coach
About
Dr. Iris K. Barrett founded “The Word is My Life” Training Ministry to provide soul care to those seeking coaching or mentoring. In her sessions, you will encounter a teaching style that illuminates God’s Word. The Word brings light and truth to the session, enabling you to chart a course forward while learning to walk in greater alignment with God.
Dr. Barrett holds a doctorate in education with a focus on adult learning. She is known for her wisdom as a Bible teacher, a minister of God’s Word, an intercessor, and a writer. You will benefit from a range of services and resources, including prayer, teaching materials, blog articles, and videos she creates. Dr. Barrett offers biblical wisdom and shares her Christian experience with each client, seeing each as a soul worthy of sincere care.
She is the author of “Laying the Foundation for Relationship with God” and draws on 24 years of coaching, mentoring, ministry, and teaching experience to connect with, educate, and help people. Your soul will be cared for. To learn more, visit www.thewordismylife.com.
Provider details
Website
https://thewordismylife.com/
Clinician's Sex/Gender
Female
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Cities
- Hickory
Counties
- Catawba
ZIPs
- 28601
Teleheath
Yes
Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth
- NC
Individual Sessions
- 50-60 min
Other Sessions
- Telehealth
Psychological Testing
No
Ages
- Adult (18-70)
- Senior (70+)
Special Populations
- Pastors/Missionaries and their spouse/children
- Ministry Leaders
- Ethnic Minorities
Strengths
- Career counseling
- Faith Struggles
- Spiritual struggles
- Self esteem
- Women’s issues
Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement
Yes
Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position
Yes
Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?
Yes
What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?
- Solution focused approach
- Patient led approach
How direct is your approach with patients?
- I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient
- I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient even though they might be contrary to what the patient is thinking
- I allow the patient to come up with their own interpretations and solutions
Cost Per Session
Individual Sessions
60 min $100
Payment Methods Accepted
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Check
- Other
Do you accept payment plans
No
Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment
No
Educational History
- School:University of NC - Chapel Hill
- Degree:Undergrad
- School:Duke University
- Degree:Masters Degree
- School:Regent University
- Degree:Doctorate Degree
Years In Practice
24
Professional Associations
- AACC
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Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?
Yes
Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?
Yes
Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?
Yes
Do you agree that it is not appropriate to support or affirm a client’s chosen course of action when it conflicts with Scripture, even in the name of autonomy?
Yes
Do you agree that people do not possess all the internal resources needed for truth and healing apart from God, regardless of insight, support, or time?
Yes
