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Drew Bost, LICSW, LCSW
Alabama
LICSW counselor - Anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and EMDR
- CBT techniques
About Drew
Drew Bost is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Alabama with six years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, communication problems, guilt and shame, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and young adult issues.
Drew uses clear, practical methods to address current problems. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses client-centered techniques to keep conversations focused on the person in front of her.
When trauma is part of the picture, Drew incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, explaining each step and moving at a pace people can manage. She also applies motivational interviewing strategies to help people build motivation for change and stick with small experiments between sessions.
Sessions are conversational but structured. Drew works with people to set specific goals, try concrete skills, and review what helps or does not. She describes options plainly and adjusts the pace based on each person’s responses.
People who choose Drew can expect a pragmatic approach that mixes thought-focused work, emotion-focused processing, and practical steps. To begin, the profile prompts users to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How Drew uses structured approaches in online sessions
CBT is a practical method that looks at current thoughts and behaviors. It helps identify patterns that keep stress or anxiety going and tests small changes to see what makes a difference. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s priorities, giving space to describe what matters most and to set personal goals. EMDR involves guided processing for traumatic memories, using specific steps to reduce distress and build coping skills when trauma is present.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose techniques that fit the person’s goals, pace, and comfort level. That means trying a method for a few sessions, checking progress, and adjusting if something is not helpful.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use tools from their daily life between sessions, such as practicing skills at home or tracking thoughts in real time. Licensed professionals typically discuss practicalities like session length and how to handle rescheduling when arranging the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Drew focus on most?
Drew works with people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related problems such as abandonment, panic attacks, social anxiety, and issues young adults commonly face.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try different responses. Sessions include concrete skill practice and short experiments to test what changes help.
What is her experience and background?
She has six years of professional experience and holds LICSW and LCSW credentials. Her work has covered a range of mood and trauma-related concerns.
Where is Drew licensed to practice?
She holds an Alabama LICSW and a Louisiana LCSW and practices from Alabama according to the profile information provided.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the profile details.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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