Alaina Bigger , LISW, LCSW

Alaina Bigger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with LISW and LCSW credentials, licensed to practice in Ohio and California. She brings 14 years of professional experience to her work supporting people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, grief, and loss. Alaina draws on evidence-based methods to tailor care to each person's circumstances while attending to emotional, relational, and practical needs.

Her clinical skill set includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and systemic therapy, which together allow her to address thoughts and behaviors, explore patterns rooted in past experience, and work with family systems to improve communication and function. She meets with individuals and families, combining those perspectives to create a holistic plan that aligns with each client’s goals.

Alaina views people as the experts of their own stories and focuses on strengths that can be mobilized to overcome challenges. She acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and works collaboratively with clients to build insight, skills, and resilience as they navigate life transitions and relationship concerns.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Alaina Bigger uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, stress, or low mood, then develops practical strategies to shift those patterns and improve daily functioning. Psychodynamic therapy is used to explore how past experiences and relationship patterns influence current emotions and interactions, which can deepen self-understanding and reduce repeating cycles of conflict or distress. Systemic therapy focuses on family and relationship dynamics, working with individuals and families to improve communication, set healthier boundaries, and resolve ongoing conflicts.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Alaina collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with each person to adjust techniques over time so that therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity of care across distances. These formats offer flexibility in how and when clients connect with a licensed professional, supporting access to therapy that works with individual life demands.