Therapy Ethics Reform

Lisa Hurst Barnhardt was Intentional  Whether a therapist practicing “with malice” is considered criminal depends on the jurisdiction and the specific conduct: 1. Malpractice vs. Criminal Conduct Malpractice : Most often, when a therapist harms a client (through negligence, incompetence, or unethical behavior), it falls under civil liability —the client may sue for damages. Criminal Conduct : If the therapist’s actions involve intent to harm, coercion, exploitation, or fraud, then it can cross into the criminal realm. 2. Examples of Criminal Acts by Therapists Fraud : Billing for services not provided, falsifying records, or insurance fraud. Intentional psychological harm : If a therapist deliberately inflicts psychological abuse (e.g., threats, coercion, encouraging self-harm), that could potentially be prosecuted under abuse, harassment, or even assault statutes. Breach of confidentiality with malicious intent : For example, leaking private therapy notes to cau...

 When a therapist repeatedly steers you toward “understanding” or centering an abusive partner’s feelings—while you’re already sacrificing your own—several concerns come up. Here’s how to think it through and what you can do: 1. Why this stance can be risky Potential Issue What It Looks Like Why It Hurts You Safety & Power Imbalance Ignored The therapist talks about his childhood wounds  or stress at work but says little about the violence, threats, or coercion you face. Empathy becomes a tool that normalizes or excuses abuse, keeping you in danger. Re-enactment of the Abuse Dynamic You try to raise your own fears; the therapist redirects you to “see it from his side.” You relive the pattern of placing his needs first, reinforcing self-blame and eroding self-trust. Ethical Boundary Concerns The therapist seems more invested in “saving the relationship” than in your safety or autonomy. Professional codes require that client welfare—and in IPV cases, victim safety—come f...

   Externalizing your thoughts—whether by writing them down or speaking them out loud—can help impose structure on the jumble in your head. When you talk, you’re forced to put your ideas into words, sequence them, notice gaps, and test them against another person’s reactions. That feedback loop is hugely important. But if the person you’re talking to isn’t tuned in—if they’re distracted, dismissive, or simply can’t follow what you’re saying—that loop breaks: You don’t get useful feedback. You need someone who actively listens, reflects, and maybe asks clarifying questions. If instead they glaze over or respond irrelevantly, you end up talking into a void. You’ll still feel like your thoughts are swirling around, but without the stabilizing effect of mirrored understanding. You can feel invalidated. A core need in any supportive conversation is to feel heard. If your listener seems to miss basic points, you may second-guess yourself (“Maybe I really am unclear,” or worse, “Ma...

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NORTH CAROLINA WAS NOT PAYING LISA HURST BARNHARDT TO TREAT ME THE WAY SHE DID. IF BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD KNEW WHAT WAS GOING ON IN THE OFFICE OF LISA HURST BARNHARDT- SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN DENIED PAYMENT. 

I WENT INTO LISA HURST BARNHARDT'S OFFICE TO BECOME MORE AWARE ABOUT MY OWN PATTERNS AND TENDENCIES. I CAME OUT OF HER OFFICE BEING HYPERFOCUSED ON THE NEEDS AND FEELINGS OF OTHERS AT THE EXPENSE OF MY OWN.  THERAPY ONLY REINFORCED THE VERY PROBLEM I CAME TO SEE HER ABOUT. WHY DID LISA HURST BARNHARDT COLLECT MONEY FROM BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD?  She intentionally wanted me to fail so she could have more business for herself. She saw me as her cash cow. And I see her as a loser sitting on some mountain top in Chattanooga, TN.  Starting therapy can be a leap of faith. It requires courage to walk into a room, sit down, and share parts of yourself that you may not even say out loud to your closest friends. When I started seeing Lisa Hurst Barnhardt, I had high hopes. I was ready to open up and do the work needed to better understand myself and my experiences. What I didn’t expect was to leave a session feeling dismissed and disrespected. I came prepared. I wanted her to unders...

  I am going to use the letters and the fake reviews written by Lisa Hurst Barnhardt to substantiate my argument against her.