Licensed clinical social worker recordKentucky
Alaina "Lainy" Barrick, LCSW
Kentucky
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and LGBT issues
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Utah
- LCSW, licence 11275781-3501
- Licensed in Kentucky
- LCSW, licence LCSW00001377
- NPI
- 1023759750
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
These details come from information Alaina supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Internal Family Systems
About Alaina
Alaina "Lainy" Barrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with seven years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, grief, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, issues around LGBT identity, self-esteem, and career concerns. Her language of practice is English.
Her style is straightforward and person-focused. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses Internal Family Systems ideas to help people understand different parts of themselves.
In sessions she helps people sort immediate problems and set small, practical goals. Conversations often include identifying patterns, testing new ways of handling stress, and building short-term strategies for emotion regulation. Motivational Interviewing can be brought in when exploring readiness for change, especially around addictions or difficult choices.
She aims to keep work applicable to daily life, like handling job stress or navigating identity-related challenges. Sessions typically focus on what the person wants to change and how to get there step by step. Solution-Focused techniques help when the priority is quick, goal-oriented work.
Lainy’s background includes seven years in clinical social work practice. As an LCSW she brings social work perspective to problems tied to family, work, and community. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
BHow sessions work
How Lainy uses approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. Online sessions using this approach concentrate on understanding priorities, clarifying values, and building practical next steps for daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. In an online setting CBT often includes identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying small experiments, and practicing new skills between sessions. Motivational Interviewing is a short, goal-focused method that helps clarify readiness to change and increase personal motivation, useful for addictions or making a life transition.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they adapt methods over time, combining listening, skill work, and goal planning in a way that fits the person’s needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people use phone or lower-bandwidth options when a full video session is not practical. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing and homework to match everyday schedules rather than promising a particular service.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Utah, Kentucky
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, grief, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, self-esteem, and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-focused and practical, using listening, reflection, and goal-setting. She mixes client-centered work with CBT, IFS, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in clinical social work settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices with that credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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