Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2026020331
- NPI
- 1982523502
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Alana 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Adoption and attachment
About Alana
Alana Borden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with four years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports people facing family-related issues, adoption and foster care questions, and attachment or caregiver stress.
Alana uses straightforward, evidence-based methods to help people identify patterns and develop practical coping skills. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps. She listens for what’s getting in the way of daily functioning and works with clients to build skills that can be used between appointments.
Her background includes work with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, communication problems, and life transitions such as divorce and separation. She also addresses feelings like guilt, shame, isolation, and struggles with control and impulsivity. Conversations can include exploring values and life purpose when that’s important to the client.
Therapy often involves learning specific tools such as ways to manage anxious thoughts, techniques for regulating intense emotions, and strategies to repair strained relationships. Sessions may include developing parenting or caregiving plans when caregiver stress is part of the concern. Progress is tracked with practical assignments and regular check-ins.
Alana provides services in English and practices in Missouri. The focus is on concrete steps people can use in daily life, not on abstract theory. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Alana draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Trauma-focused approaches look at the impact of past traumatic events and teach specific strategies to manage symptoms like flashbacks and avoidance.She also uses skills-based methods for emotion regulation and communication, teaching concrete tools people can practice between sessions. The therapist and client work together to choose approaches that match the client’s goals, current challenges, and what feels manageable in everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alana will review your concerns and preferences and help decide which techniques to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is tracked.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats. Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how appointments will be scheduled. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed, making it easier to use therapy alongside work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical skills. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill-building, and actions to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience. That experience includes work with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and family-related concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri. Services are provided to people located in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client’s selected plan and location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match your needs and preferences.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers