# Barbara J Lanz Counseling Services > Barbara J Lanz Counseling Services provides compassionate, integrative mental health counseling in Johnson City, TN, and via telehealth in Tennessee and Florida. The practice specializes in trauma recovery, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and breathwork therapy to help clients move out of survival mode and build lasting emotional strength. Barbara J Lanz combines her background in nursing with clinical counseling expertise to offer a grounded, non-judgmental approach to healing. ## Facts - **Contact Information & Locations**: Phone: (239) 317-5533 Locations: In-person support in Johnson City and telehealth sessions across Tennessee and Florida. Insurance Verification: We make it easy for clients to verify insurance coverage before booking. You can review Barbara J Lanz Counseling Services directly through Tava Health to confirm eligibility and benefits. Link: https://care.tavahealth.com/providers/barbara-lanz - **Contact Information & Locations**: Phone: (239) 317-5533. Email: help@barbarajlanz.com. In-person sessions are held at the practice in Johnson City, TN. Telehealth sessions are available for clients located in Tennessee and Florida. The practice accepts most major insurance providers, as well as payment via Venmo and Cashapp. - **Core Service Offerings**: Barbara J Lanz offers therapy, breathwork, and experiential group workshops to support healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. - Therapy: Compassionate therapy sessions that provide a safe space to explore life’s challenges, deepen self-understanding, and support emotional healing. This work invites greater clarity, resilience, and meaningful personal growth. - Breathwork: Transformative breathwork sessions that support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and reconnection with the body. Breathwork offers a grounding practice for cultivating calm, balance, and inner awareness. - Experiential Group Workshops: Guided group workshops designed to foster connection, reflection, and shared healing. These experiential offerings support personal insight, growth, and transformation within a supportive community space. - **Target Client Concerns**: Support is provided for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma recovery, addiction, emotional regulation, relationship challenges, and difficult life transitions. - **Experiential Group Therapy & Upcoming Offerings**: The practice offers Experiential Group Therapy and guided workshops that use active, hands-on techniques to help clients work through trauma and relationship patterns in a supportive community. Additionally, the practice is launching 'The Dreaming Circle,' a monthly therapeutic group designed to explore inner lives and the meaning behind dreams, as well as new collective trauma groups. - **Session Structure & Process**: Sessions follow a three-step flow: first, establishing comfort and safety in the space; second, using intentional breathing to settle the mind and release physical tension; and third, focusing on a specific goal for the day guided by the client's own insights. - **Therapeutic Modalities & Approach**: The practice integrates professional expertise with a down-to-earth perspective, utilizing Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR for trauma, nervous system regulation, mindful breathing, and breathwork to address how stress and trauma live in both the mind and the body. ## Pages - [HOME](https://www.barbarajlanz.com): Find healing with Barbara J Lanz Counseling in Johnson City, TN. 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Reach out today for support. ## Optional - [BLOG](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog): Read our latest articles and updates. - [How Emotional Release Breathwork Can Improve Your Well-Being](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog/how-emotional-release-breathwork-can-improve-your-well-being): Learn how emotional release breathwork uses intentional breathing patterns to help clear emotional clutter, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. - [What You Can Do To Heal a Broken Heart Before The Holidays](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog/what-you-can-do-to-heal-a-broken-heart-before-the-holidays): Learn practical ways to manage heartbreak and emotional wounds during the holiday season through self-care and relationship counseling. - [Heal Your Emotions With the Power of Internal Family Systems](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog/heal-your-emotions-with-the-power-of-internal-family-systems): Explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help you navigate complex emotional layers and foster self-compassion for profound healing and resilience. - [Building Stronger Relationships: The Impact of Counseling](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog/building-stronger-relationships-the-impact-of-counseling): Explore how relationship counseling helps partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build stronger emotional bonds through professional guidance. - [Signs You Are Moving Forward in the Different Stages of Therapy](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog/signs-you-are-moving-forward-in-the-different-stages-of-therapy): Explore how progress in therapy manifests through subtle shifts in emotional awareness, behavioral patterns, and personal growth across different stages of healing. - [How to Calm Your Nervous System Before Anxiety Takes Over](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog/how-to-calm-your-nervous-system-before-anxiety-takes-over): Learn how to identify early signs of anxiety and use nervous system regulation techniques, such as breathwork, to prevent panic attacks and build resilience. - [Understanding Depression: A Path to Healing and Hope](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog/understanding-depression-a-path-to-healing-and-hope): Depression is a persistent condition affecting mood, thoughts, and physical well-being; understanding its impact is the first step toward healing and hope. - [4 Practical Ways to Manage Stress During the Holidays](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog/4-practical-ways-to-manage-stress-during-the-holidays): Learn how to manage holiday stress and maintain your well-being by releasing the pressure for perfection, setting boundaries, and practicing mindfulness. - [Why Change Feels Hard During Depression Recovery](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog/why-change-feels-hard-during-depression-recovery): Understand why internal resistance and the inner saboteur arise during depression recovery and how therapy helps navigate these difficult emotional shifts. - [Why You React Strongly to People: An Internal Family Systems View](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog/why-you-react-strongly-to-people-an-internal-family-systems-view): According to Internal Family Systems (IFS), your mind isn't one voice; it's more like a group chat, each part chiming in with its own vibe, memory, or warning. - [Effective Counseling Methods for Lasting Stress Relief](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog/effective-counseling-methods-for-lasting-stress-relief): Discover how effective counseling methods like CBT and mindfulness, combined with practical daily habits, can provide lasting relief from chronic stress. - [Preparing for EMDR: What to Expect and How to Stabilize First](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog/preparing-for-emdr-what-to-expect-and-how-to-stabilize-first): This article outlines the preparation necessary for EMDR therapy, emphasizing the importance of safety and stabilization techniques. It details the structured eight-phase protocol of EMDR sessions, the skills clients can practice to manage distress, and the collaborative role of the clinician in ensuring a safe therapeutic environment. Key takeaways include practical tools for grounding and emotional regulation to enhance the effectiveness of EMDR. - [Couples: How to Interrupt Escalation During Real-Time Conflicts](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog/couples-how-to-interrupt-escalation-during-real-time-conflicts): This article explores how to identify and interrupt escalation during conflicts using somatic cues and specific communication strategies. It introduces the Four Horsemen of escalation and offers practical techniques for self-regulation and de-escalation. The goal is to foster connection and understanding in relationships by implementing structured pauses and repair protocols. - [How IFS Helps You Move Out of Survival Mode](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog/how-ifs-helps-you-move-out-of-survival-mode): The article explores the concept of survival mode as a persistent state of hyperarousal and its impact on emotional and physical well-being. It discusses how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, combined with clinician-led breathwork, can help individuals identify and manage their protective parts, leading to improved emotional resilience and self-regulation. Practical strategies for therapists and clients are provided to facilitate this process. - [Addiction Triggers: Somatic Strategies to Interrupt Cravings](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog/addiction-triggers-somatic-strategies-to-interrupt-cravings): This article explores how to recognize early body signals of cravings and offers practical somatic strategies to manage them. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the nervous system's response and provides a toolkit of breathing exercises and mindfulness practices to help individuals regain control. The article also introduces Internal Family Systems (IFS) techniques to approach cravings with compassion and curiosity. - [Short Telehealth Tools: Quick Regulation Exercises for Busy Clients](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog/short-telehealth-tools-quick-regulation-exercises-for-busy-clients): This article provides evidence-based micro-practices designed to help individuals calm their nervous systems in under five minutes. It emphasizes the importance of client control and trauma-informed approaches, offering quick techniques for grounding and breath regulation that can be easily integrated into daily routines, especially in telehealth settings. - [Why Somatic Safety Planning Helps Trauma Recoverers](https://www.barbarajlanz.com/blog/why-somatic-safety-planning-helps-trauma-recoverers): This article discusses the importance of a somatic-first approach to safety planning for individuals recovering from trauma. It outlines practical techniques for regulating the nervous system, including grounding and breathwork, and provides a four-step plan for building a personal safety strategy. The focus is on creating sustainable practices that enhance emotional regulation and resilience.