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Bola Alimi, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed counselor - relationships and mood
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Bola
Bola Alimi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with five years of experience practicing in South Carolina. She helps people facing relationship strain, depression, anxiety, trauma, and issues like infidelity and parenting stress. Bola also works with concerns related to addiction, sleep, eating, self-esteem, and career transitions.
She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of her main approaches. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to support change without lengthy plans.
In a typical session she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Then she guides short, doable experiments to test new responses. Conversations focus on concrete steps rather than abstract theories.
Bola has experience helping people reduce anxiety symptoms, move through trauma reactions, and challenge feelings of learned helplessness. She frames challenges as skills to practice, such as shifting thought patterns or setting small behavioral goals.
People who choose her can expect a direct, goal-oriented style that concentrates on daily functioning. She works from her licensure as an LPC and offers guidance aimed at measurable changes in mood, behavior, and relationships.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT helps people spot thought patterns that contribute to anxiety and low mood. Online sessions use that method to coach simple practices and homework tasks that can be tried between meetings. Motivational Interviewing focuses on identifying personal reasons for change and strengthening a client’s own motivation through short, focused conversations. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete steps and what is already working to reach the next goal.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean prioritizing CBT exercises for mood symptoms or using motivational techniques when someone is weighing big changes.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits often help people keep momentum with skill practice and follow-through.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She focuses on relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns such as infidelity, parenting strain, and addictions.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try practical exercises that change thinking and behavior over time.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of clinical experience working with people on mood, trauma, and relationship problems.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LPC credentials in South Carolina and Georgia and practices from South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment.
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