Phone:
803-779-1995

Dr. Barbian received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Cambridge Graduate School of Psychology in Los Angeles. He holds a Masters Degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, and a Bachelors Degree in Biblical Studies. He has had extensive counseling experience in private practice as well as in a church setting. He was Co-Director of Associated Christian Therapy Services in California and has been actively involved in church leadership for many years. He has been Director of the Christian Counseling Center since its founding in 1997.

Dr. Barbian has received specialized training in addictions, marriage counseling, anxiety disorders, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, child therapy, Critical Incident-Stress Debriefing, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Married for over thirty years, Dr. Barbian and his wife Corrine have five children.

Certifications

• South Carolina: Licensed Professional Counselor, Lic. No. 2665
• South Carolina: Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor Lic. # 3823
• California: Licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor Lic. MFC # 27025
• Licensed Minister with Harvest Community Church, Southern Baptist
• Certified Foster Care Provider in Los Angeles County
• Written Examination for Licensed Clinical Psychologist Passed 10/96

Services

• Christian Psychotherapy
• Adult and Child victims of child abuse/trauma.
• Assessment and treatment of Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder.
• Assessment and treatment of Depression and Anxiety Disorders.
• Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Addictions
• Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

Education

• Ph.D. Clinical Psycology, Cambridge Graduate School of Psychology
  Los Angeles, CA (August 1991)
• M.S. Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, California Lutheran University
  Thousand Oaks, CA (August 1985)
• B.A. Biblical Studies, Southern California College
  Costa Mesa, CA (May 1982)

Professional Affiliations

• Anxiety Disorders Association of America
• American Association of Christian Counselors

Specialized Training

• November 2006: Train the Trainer course for Critical Incident Stress Management
• March 2005: Two courses in the treatment adolescents and their families
• September & November 2004: Several advanced courses in CISM
• August 2003: Psychotraumatology, Preventing PTSD, Corporate response of CISM in the workplace
• March 2001: Anxiety Disorders Association of America, Annual Conference - Out of the Darkness: Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder in Children and Adults
• June 2000: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing II
• February 2000: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing I
• February 1999: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• January 1999: Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
• February 1999: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• January 1996: DSM IV
• July 1995: Assessment and Treatment of Chemical Dependency
• February 1995: Strategic Family Therapy
• September 1994: Assessment and Treatment of ADHD, (Dennis Cantwell)
• March 1994: Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
• February 1994: Solution Focused Brief Therapy
• October 1992: Play Therapy Training

Clinical Experience

• Executive Director 1997 - present
  The Christian Counseling Center of First Presbyterian Church Columbia, SC
  Director of the Counseling Center, Administration, Supervision of employees, regular teaching within the church, seminars. Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, adolescents, and children.
• Adjunct Professor 1999 - present
  Graduate School, Columbia International University Columbia, SC
  Teach courses on Addictions, Crisis Counseling, Supervised Internship, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Marital Counseling.
• Clinical Member 1999 - present
  Critical Incident Stress Management Team, South Carolina Law Enforcement Assistance Program
  Provide Critical Incident Stress Debriefings to law enforcement officers involved in "critical incidents" (trauma) and provide counseling to traumatized officers.
• Clinical Director, part owner 1991-1997
  Associated Christian Therapy Services Palmdale, CA
  Psychotherapy for couples, adolescents, and children. Supervision of interns, community lectures, seminar and retreat speaker.
• Assistant Professor 1996
  Chapman University, Palmdale Learning Center
  Teach undergraduate Psychology courses.
• Professional Advisor 1991-1997
  CH.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder)
  Assist in organization and conduction of monthly Meetings for the purpose of supporting parents of children with A.D.H.D. Helping parents find and utilize professional services that are available.
• Director 1994-1997
  Care Options
  In home family treatment services. Direct operations in Antelope Valley Office, provide family therapy, case management, supervision of family therapists and mental health workers.
• Board Member 1993-1997
  Harvest Community Church Palmdale, CA
  In conjunction with the Pastoral Staff, provide oversight and leadership of the church, prepare and administer yearly budget, teaching, leadership development.
• Marriage, Family, & Child Counselor 1989-1991
  Antelope Valley Christian Counseling Center Palmdale, CA
  Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, adolescents, and children.
• MFCC Intern 1987-1989
  Supervisor: John Rarick, Ph.D Thousand Oaks, CA
  Psychotherapy for couples, adolescents, and children.
• MFCC Intern
  Supervisor: Roger Coger, Ph.D.
  Psychotherapy for couples, adolescents, and children.
• Consultant 1988-1989
  Simi Valley Unified School District
  Designed and. implemented a counseling intervention program for High Risk adolescents. Conducted parent-training seminars.
• Staff Member 1982-1989
  Church of the Living Christ Simi Valley, CA
  Oversee ministry to couples, teaching, and counseling.
• Deputy Probation Officer 1985-1988
  County of Ventura Ventura, CA
  Delinquency Prevention, court diversion of Juvenile offenders, supervision of Adult and Juvenile Probationers, Interviewing, Casework.
• MFCC Trainee 1984-1985
  Marriage, Family, Child Center - California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA
  Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, under the supervision of a licensed MFCC.
• Member/Chairman
  Ventura County Drug Advisory Board Ventura, CA
  Advised and made recommendations to the County Board of Supervisors on matters relating to drug abuse. Reviewed and monitored drug abuse prevention and treatment programs in the county. Budget review, interviewing and hiring staff.
• Member 1986-1987
  School Attendance Review Board - Simi Valley Unified School District