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Alaina "Lainy" Barrick, LCSW
Kentucky
LCSW - Anxiety and Identity Support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
About Alaina
Alaina "Lainy" Barrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of experience based in Kentucky. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, and challenges tied to identity and life changes. Lainy also focuses on supporting LGBT concerns and career-related stress.
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens to how problems show up day to day and focuses on steps that can be tried between sessions. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses Internal Family Systems to look at internal parts and Motivational Interviewing to support change.
Sessions aim to identify specific behaviors and thought patterns that keep problems going. Lainy will work with clients to set small, concrete goals and to test different strategies. Homework or short experiments may be suggested to see what helps in real life.
She frames therapy as problem-focused work rather than only processing feelings. That can include building coping skills for anxiety, planning steps when dealing with addiction, or mapping reactions after trauma and abuse. Lainy pays attention to how identity affects stress and decision making.
People who prefer straightforward interventions and clear next steps often find this approach useful. The emphasis is on practical changes and on understanding the patterns that maintain distress. For anyone considering therapy, she asks for an initial matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session to get started.
How her approaches translate to online work
Alaina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then to test small changes. CBT sessions often focus on specific skills for anxiety, mood, or stress and on short experiments to try between meetings.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's perspective and to create space for honest discussion. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone is weighing change; it focuses on identifying ambivalence and building internal motivation for next steps.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each client about their goals and preferences and then recommend starting methods. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked so the plan fits the person's needs and pace.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help some people keep consistent appointments and apply learned skills between sessions.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Utah, Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, self esteem, career concerns, and LGBT-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, using methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Motivational Interviewing to set concrete goals and try small experiments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices from Kentucky.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; begin by completing the matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
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