About Us

Dr. Barber is the Founder and Fellowship Director at Ever Forward Counseling. With years of experience in clinical mental health, she brings compassion, scholarship, and a Christ-centered approach to therapy. Ever Forward’s fellowship model is designed to cultivate exceptional clinical care through a structured, post-graduate training experience. Fellows are licensed professionals who undergo advanced mentorship, targeted case consultation, and ongoing development in evidence-based practices, ethical decision-making, and culturally responsive care. This model ensures that guests receive high-quality, research-informed treatment from deeply engaged counselors committed to clinical excellence and professional growth.

Our Pillars

At Ever Forward, we practice with purpose. Our counseling is grounded in three key pillars:

Spiritual
Integration

When invited, we incorporate a client’s faith into counseling to support healing, growth, and meaning-making.

Multicultural Responsiveness

We honor each person’s lived experience and cultural identity, offering care that is welcoming and respectful.

Creative & Expressive Approaches

We use creative tools (like poetry, art, and movement) to support deeper insight and healing.