Bethany Alabi , LCSW

Bethany Alabi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings caring, nonjudgmental support to people navigating difficult life experiences. She offers a compassionate space where individuals can express themselves and explore the issues that brought them to therapy. Her commitment to helping others is informed by her own life experiences, and she centers empathy and respect in her work.

Throughout her career she has provided clinical services in a variety of settings, including a residential substance abuse facility, a nonprofit community outreach organization, correctional institutions for men and women, private practice, and a community behavioral center. Those experiences have shaped her understanding that people are both simple in some ways and complex in others, and they have informed a flexible, client-centered style of care.

Bethany most often uses a Cognitive Behavioral approach, and she also frequently incorporates EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Gestalt methods as appropriate. She encourages ongoing feedback so treatment can be tailored to what is working and what is not, since each person responds differently to therapeutic methods. Bethany aims to stand alongside clients as they work to manage stressors, process trauma, address substance use, and pursue healing. She considers it an honor to support others through their struggles and to offer guidance during change.

How Bethany Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Bethany commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve coping skills. EMDR is another approach she frequently uses - it involves guided processing of traumatic memories to lessen their emotional impact and support recovery from trauma-related distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Bethany works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods based on feedback so the treatment fits the individual. This cooperative approach helps identify the most helpful tools and strategies over time.

Online therapy with Bethany is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home or work, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward personal goals.