Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Betina Bolin, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and trauma support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Arkansas
- LCSW, licence 2592-C
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2002009971
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-22295
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 132402
- NPI
- 1639407588
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Betina 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
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Trauma and EMDR
About Betina
Betina Bolin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona and Missouri with 16 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy.
She works from a client-centered view and uses several practical methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a central framework she draws on to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns. She also uses mindfulness exercises, motivational interviewing, and EMDR when appropriate.
Sessions focus on concrete goals and everyday choices. She talks with people about how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. Practical skills and short exercises are commonly part of sessions so people can practice between meetings.
Her approach treats the person as the expert on their life while the clinician offers tools and structure. She emphasizes building self-direction, improving decision-making, and increasing confidence in daily routines.
Betina has worked with a wide range of concerns over her career, including coping with life changes, career stress, ADHD, eating and body-image issues, chronic illness and pain, aging and geriatric matters, immigration issues, and end-of-life concerns. She also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, and substance use issues.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches come through online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective, then letting the person set goals while the therapist offers support. It helps when someone wants to talk through choices and build confidence in everyday decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, moods, and behaviors connect and uses short exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns. This is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to address distress tied to traumatic memories and can be integrated into sessions when appropriate.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit those needs. Clients and the therapist make decisions together about which techniques to try and when to adjust the plan.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for focused, goal-oriented sessions from wherever the client is located. Some approaches use short exercises between meetings to build skills in daily life, which fits well with remote sessions. Licensed professionals will discuss practical scheduling and format details during the initial matching and first session.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Missouri, Arizona, California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem and intimacy issues among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach with practical tools. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and EMDR are among the methods she draws on.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of combined professional therapy experience at the clinical level.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in Arizona and Missouri and is based in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients, though prospective clients should confirm any region-specific requirements before booking.
How are sessions arranged and priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current pricing and any regional differences before scheduling.
What should I do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers