LCSW
Betina Bolin, LCSW
- Experience16 years
- LocationMissouri
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Betina
Betina Bolin is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, and a wide range of life transitions.
Background and approach
She draws on a client-centered orientation that prioritizes each person's perspective, dignity, and capacity for growth, shaping treatment to fit the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. Her work commonly integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients recognize and reshape unhelpful thought patterns, alongside trauma-focused tools when past events interfere with present functioning.
Betina emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients develop practical, goal-focused strategies to increase self-direction, strengthen coping skills, and enhance overall functioning. She accepts international clients and practices from Missouri as an LCSW, bringing experience across many presenting concerns and life stages.
Sessions are tailored to the client’s needs and may incorporate mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, or EMDR-informed interventions when appropriate. Her approach centers on supporting clients to reorganize routines, build healthier patterns of thinking and behaving, and move toward meaningful, achievable goals.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Betina commonly blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR-informed techniques to address symptoms and life challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration so the conversation stays focused on the client’s priorities and strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns. EMDR-informed strategies target the effects of distressing memories and can be used when past experiences continue to affect present functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process rather than a one-time decision. She works with each person to explore which methods align with their goals, comfort level, and progress, adapting the treatment plan as needs evolve to support practical change and increased self-efficacy.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and preferences. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapy from varied locations, while allowing therapists to use the same therapeutic tools and collaborative planning as in-person work.
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Experience
16+ years
Licensed
Arkansas, Missouri, Arizona, California
Languages
English
What Betina can help with
Betina Bolin works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression.
How Betina approaches therapy
Betina's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Betina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Missouri, with 16 years of clinical experience.