Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Arlene Bishop, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW10431
- NPI
- 1265030050
- Experience
- 28 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Arlene 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
- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction support
- Mood and bipolar
About Arlene
Arlene Bishop is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 28 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar symptoms, relationship strain, grief, parenting concerns and work stress.
She uses straightforward, practical conversation to clarify what is causing trouble and which steps might help. Sessions often focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, building skills to manage strong emotions, and practicing present-moment awareness. Arlene draws on a mix of clinical approaches to match what each person needs.
Her background includes long-term social work practice and experience supporting people with trauma, ADHD, eating and sleep problems, anger, and intimacy-related concerns. That experience informs how she structures sessions and sets goals with clients.
In meetings she emphasizes concrete tools -- for example, behavior-based changes, emotion regulation practices, and communication strategies for relationship or family tension. She also uses motivational conversation to help people find reasons to change and to stick with plans.
Arlene works with issues related to cultural and immigration stress, veteran and armed forces matters, caregiver burden, and experiences of prejudice or discrimination. Her approach aims to be practical and goal-focused, helping people manage day-to-day pressures while addressing longer-term patterns.
She offers sessions in English and practices in Florida as an LCSW. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. In practice this means sessions center the client's goals and observations, and the therapist adjusts pace and focus based on feedback. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and uses simple exercises to change patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues because it emphasizes concrete steps and homework. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical emotion regulation and coping skills and can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when anger and impulse control are concerns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative task. The therapist will review problems, goals and personal preferences with each person and suggest which methods to prioritize. That recommendation can change over time as goals shift or new difficulties appear.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since the profile does not specify which online options are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins that fit around work or caregiving. It can also let someone choose sessions that rely less on video if bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Ask about session length, frequency and whether written between-session work is included when you schedule.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar symptoms, grief, parenting concerns, relationship issues, career stress and related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes Client-Centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools, plus mindfulness and emotionally focused techniques when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of experience as a social worker practicing with a wide range of concerns and clinical approaches.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers