“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

– Matthew 11:28

I'll help you unpack the burdens you are carrying.

You Matter

Whether you’re feeling stuck in your career, overwhelmed in ministry, or uncertain about your vocation, as a CatholicPsych Certified Mentor and Partner, I am dedicated to accompanying you through these challenges and helping you rediscover purpose, peace, and wholeness. In my practice, I offer mentorship for mission—rooted in the Catholic faith and centered on the belief that you are unique and unrepeatable, called to become who you are, so you can live your God-given vocation with freedom - interiorly renewed for outward mission.

“For behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” -Luke 17:21

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Healing Happens in Relationship

Barb Kralik, CM

Barb Kralik, CM

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Healing Happens in Relationship

Have you ever felt burdened, unseen, or like you didn’t matter? Whether the weight comes from burnout, difficult relationships, or old wounds, these experiences can leave you feeling disconnected—from yourself, from others, and even from God. Through daily dialogue and compassionate mentorship, I accompany you as you confront these struggles and find a new way forward.

In our work together, we’ll uncover what’s been holding you back—whether it’s emotional exhaustion, grief, perfectionism, self-doubt, or spiritual desolation. You’ll find in me a non-judgmental space of compassion where you can be real, receive mercy, and embrace the truth of who you are: a beloved child of God.

Support in Daily Dialogue

The heart of this work is relationship. Through consistent, daily support—not just sessions—I’ll help you remain grounded, open to transformation, and connected to God’s grace as you heal. With certification in mentorship through CatholicPsych, formation in spiritual direction from Saint Vincent Seminary, and over 15 years of experience in lay ministry and clergy formation, I bring both professional and pastoral experience to our journey. As a professed Lay Missionary of Charity and the wife of a permanent deacon, I understand the call to serve—and the personal cost it can carry.

Let's Begin the Journey

You were never meant to carry this alone. Schedule a free consultation, and let’s explore whether this mentorship might be the next step in your journey of healing, discernment, and deeper freedom.


“Become who you are.” –St. John Paul II

the world needs a catholic standard of mental health

“Everyone, in fact, especially those who have heeded the divine call to follow Christ closely, needs to be accompanied personally by a guide reliable in doctrine and expert in the things of God”

~Pope Benedict XVI

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Integrated Mentorship

We know how God made you, why you're stuck, and how to get you unstuck

The mentorship model I provide allows me to walk with you in full view of your whole humanity- your body, mind, and SPIRIT. We are trained by the CatholicPsych Model to understand you through the lens of Faith, Reason, and Science. This is the ONLY way to really know you, and how to help you.

A Daily Model

Accompaniment modeled after Christ should meet you in the context of your daily life, just like He does.

We help you understand and experience the work of God in your life. And even if you struggle with, or don't even believe in God, we can help you to experience how Goodness, Truth, and Beauty are pursuing you in the context of your lived life. You don't have to compartmentalize your "self-care" away from the rest of your life - I'll be with you every day, to walk with you as you are making your way through whatever real challenges are presented to you.

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Covering all the bases

If you're having a human experience, I can help you

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or other typical mental health related issues, are looking for support and clarity in vocation-related struggles or discernment, are simply feeling burned out where you're at in life, or want to go deeper and reach further along your path to holiness and happiness, the Catholic model I practice from will help you.

What is the mentorship experience

Hear firsthand from some of my clients


“Mentorship with you has allowed me to lay down the heavy burdens I’ve been carrying for most of my life. I feel much more open to discerning the call to the diaconate.”~Richard

“Through Mentorship with you, I was able to eliminate addiction from my life.” ~Stephen

“From our time together, I was able to not only get back to being who I am - I was able to step outside myself and go beyond, to do things I’ve never done before.” ~Chris


“My interior life was cluttered and noisy. Barb invited me to stillness. Through her presence and gentle questions, I found freedom where I didn’t even know I was bound.” ~Sarah

“I understand now what was holding me back. I can see significant change in myself. I am much less stressed. There’s been a dramatic change in my life.” ~Patricia

“I’ve experienced so much growth through Mentorship with Barb. I now know how to pause, to delegate, to set boundaries. I’m now the master of my schedule instead of my schedule owning me.” ~Cindy

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What are your qualifications? 

I am a CatholicPsych Institute Certified Mentor and a member of the inaugural class of the CPMAP Program. The CatholicPsych Model of Applied Personalism (CPMAP) integrates solid Catholic anthropology and spirituality with the best of the psychological sciences for an integrated understanding of the human person. 

Having worked for many years in technology, my focus over the last 15 years has been in full-time ministry, serving as a Spiritual Care Counselor and Bereavement Coordinator in hospice care, a Pastoral Associate in parish life, and a Mentor Coordinator in jail ministry. I hold a Masters degree in Pastoral Ministry from Duquesne University and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Institute for Ministry Formation at Saint Vincent Seminary. I have served as supervisor and formation advisor to permanent deacon candidates in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. As a Lay Missionary of Charity (LMC), I have professed annual vows since 2009, coordinated national LMC retreats, and served as the LMC National Link of the United States. I was privileged to participate in LMC International General Assemblies in Rome, the birthplace of the LMCs, and Nazareth, the birthplace of the Church. 

While I am not a licensed therapist and cannot diagnose or prescribe medications, I am eager to listen to your sacred story, to help you experience the profound healing God desires for you, and to celebrate your uniqueness and unrepeatability as you continue to grow in holiness.

What exactly is Mentorship?

Mentorship (technically called Integrated Daily Dialogic Mentorship, or IDDM) is neither traditional counseling nor spiritual direction, but occupies a unique space in between those two fields. Mentorship is daily accompaniment, looking at you and your story as an integrated whole, examined at your pace, with the goal of finding happiness and holiness in your life.