Drew Bost , LICSW, LCSW

Drew Bost is a licensed social worker practicing in Alabama with professional licensure in both Alabama and Louisiana and six years of clinical experience. She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW - LICSW meaning Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW meaning Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and brings focused training in EMDR, a therapy often used to process trauma. Drew concentrates on helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, and depression while also addressing related issues such as abandonment, communication difficulties, forgiveness, guilt and shame, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and challenges common to young adults.

Drew approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to fit the specific needs and goals of the individual. She uses an integrative approach informed by client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, the Gottman Method, and motivational interviewing to find practical and meaningful ways to support change. Drew emphasizes collaboration and encourages the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling, balanced life, offering steady support throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Drew

Drew integrates several evidence-informed methods to address stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and related concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship and meeting clients where they are - the therapist listens closely and tailors support around the client’s values and goals, which is helpful for people seeking validation and collaborative problem solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns - it is practical for anxiety, depression, panic, and social fears and often includes skills that clients can apply between sessions. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a trauma-focused approach that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity, particularly useful for those coping with post-traumatic stress and abuse-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Drew works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans are adapted over time so the approach evolves with the client.

Online therapy with Drew is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Remote sessions can make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access therapy from home, and combine different formats to meet changing needs.