Meet Barbie Hessel of Simply Being and Simply Be Well

Today we’d like to introduce you to Barbie Hessel.

Hi Barbie, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start, maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers.
After almost 20 years as an educator, university professor, and trainer, I decided I wanted to work with clients on a more interpersonal level. So, I started again and earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Tennessee focused on trauma. I worked at the Sexual Assault Center in Nashville for several years and transitioned into private practice 3 years ago. I also earned certifications in Jungian Sandplay Therapy and Somatic Experiencing. Today I run a private practice, Simply Being, in Berry Hill. I am excited to co-found a wellness brand, Simply Be Well, designed specifically for folks working through anxiety, depression, or chronic stress. Individuals who struggle with nervous system dysregulation can benefit from using the senses as resources for calming, grounding, lifting, and more. I truly care for and value my clients and want to provide them with excellent care and resources. I believe that we all have what we need within ourselves to heal, so as a therapist, my role is to facilitate healing, and walking on the path with clients during their journey is a great honor.

Can you talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has not always been easy being a therapist and business owner, but the fact that I love what I do makes it all worth it. Holding space for my clients and engaging in positive therapeutic relationships with them has helped me see the course forward. I’m excited about the growth we are experiencing at Simply Being and proud of our many whole-body and mind approaches and services. I am also very excited about our new wellness brand and what it can offer customers.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Simply Being is a private psychotherapeutic practice that works with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. We have a strong background and experience in working with survivors of sexual assault and other forms of trauma, including complex and developmental trauma. Our practice offers individual and couples’ therapy, therapy groups, sound baths, and community offerings. Be Well is our upcoming brand of sensory resources for customers.

Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?
I am certain that luck has played a role in my personal and professional life. That said, as the daughter of Cuban immigrants, I have had experiences that have both wounded me and made me stronger. I believe in hard work, and I set high expectations for myself. I also love being creative and flowing with ideas as they come.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.simplybeingtherapy.com
• Instagram: Simplybeingtherapy
• Facebook: Simplybeingtherapy