barb steinberg

Barb Steinberg holds a masters degree in social work and is licensed by the state of Texas. She has been a presenter for over 8 years training schools and communities nationally. Her workshop focus is educating and promoting the physical and mental health of our youth through workshops attended by youth and the adults who influence their lives.

Barb's professional background as a clinical social worker and therapist includes individual, group, and family counseling. She has worked within outpatient and inpatient facilities, assisting people with numerous issues, such as depression, eating disorders, physical and sexual abuse, alcohol and drug abuse, anxiety and adjustment disorders, brain injury and other neuropsychiatric disorders. In addition, Barb has facilitated support groups within public schools, specializing in adolescent issues.

Barb has owned her own corporation and developed curriculum to enhance the development of young girls' life skills. Most recently, Barb was the Director of Programs for Girl's Empowerment Network of Austin (GENaustin) and is currently a consultant for GENaustin providing workshops on a variety of issues affecting adolescent girls.

Barb's personal experiences with adolescence, as well as being a mother, drive her to focus her energy and skills on the successful development of girls. It is her goal through her workshops and products to assist girls in realizing their immense value and talent to better equip them for the challenges of womanhood.