Mr. Barker has over 30 years of experience in the field of social work, including over 20 years as a school social worker and six years as president of the Michigan 

Association of School Social Workers. Mr. Barker utilizes several styles of treat​ment when working with individuals, couples, and families. His treatment modalities include cognitive therapy, DBT, art therapy, play therapy, trauma-focused CBT, skill building, motivational interviewing, systems theory, and solution-focused brief therapy. Mr. Barker believes in a strength-based and activity-based approach when working with his clients.