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Betina Bolin, LCSW
Missouri
LCSW - Stress and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered methods
- Mindfulness and EMDR
About Betina
Betina Bolin is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 16 years of professional experience in social work and therapy. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and intimacy-related issues among other areas.
She uses a client-centered stance and draws from several methods to help people make practical changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a key framework she uses to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. She also integrates mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and EMDR where appropriate.
In sessions she emphasizes clear goals and observable steps. She helps people recognize links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and then practices alternative responses. Conversations are focused on what can be tried between meetings and how to track progress.
Her approach treats each person as capable of making changes. She talks through choices and problem-solving rather than lecturing. The focus is on building skills for managing mood, cravings, stress, and difficult memories.
Betina works with a wide range of life issues including ADHD, chronic pain and illness, body image, career stress, grief, and end-of-life topics. She accepts clients in English and is listed as practicing in Missouri. The process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Betina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different, more balanced ways of thinking and acting. That approach is useful for anxiety, mood problems, and coping with life changes. Client-centered work emphasizes listening to a person’s perspective and supporting their own goals and decisions.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate. EMDR helps people process distressing memories by pairing guided attention with focused recall, which can reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related reactions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try based on goals, comfort, and how someone responds in early sessions. That collaborative decision making helps shape homework, pacing, and which skills to practice next.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. For practical planning, ask about session length, frequency, and any materials to have ready for the first meeting.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Missouri, Arizona, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, and related areas.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts, test more balanced beliefs, and change behaviors through practical exercises and tracking.
What is her professional background?
She has 16 years of combined professional therapy experience working within social work practice.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW credentials and is registered as an LCSW in Arizona and Missouri, with practice noted in Missouri.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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