Bethany Alabi , LCSW

Bethany Alabi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings years of clinical experience and a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to supporting people through life's challenges. She has worked across a variety of settings including a residential substance abuse facility, a nonprofit community outreach organization, correctional institutions for men and women, private practice, and a community behavioral center, which has informed a practical and flexible therapeutic style. With a focus on helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship concerns, grief, parenting challenges, and career or life transitions, she draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to meet each person's needs.

Bethany most frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and she also integrates EMDR when addressing trauma and distressing memories. She commonly incorporates Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to support motivation, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Her practice emphasizes client-centered care - she invites candid feedback so treatment can be tailored to what works best for each individual.

Bethany values the courage it takes to seek help and aims to stand alongside people as they work toward healing and practical change. She approaches each therapeutic relationship with respect, curiosity, and a focus on realistic strategies for coping and growth.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Bethany frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a practical method that helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop concrete strategies to change them. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day coping challenges.

She also incorporates EMDR for clients with trauma-related symptoms - a structured approach that can help people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. Additionally, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can benefit people struggling with intense emotions or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Bethany works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods over time based on what is most helpful. Feedback from the client guides the direction of treatment so the approach fits the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect with licensed professionals. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, while phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide alternatives for different schedules and communication styles. This range of options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapy into a busy life.