Bethany Alabi, LCSW

Bethany Alabi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who combines clinical skill with a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach. She creates a welcoming space where people can openly express their thoughts and feelings and work toward meaningful change. Her commitment to helping others grew from her own life experiences and informs a practice grounded in empathy and practical strategies.

Over the course of her career she has worked 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 health center. Those roles have shaped a flexible perspective that recognizes both the simple and complex aspects of human experience.

Bethany has helped people address depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and mood disorders, among other concerns. Her approach is eclectic and client-centered, with frequent use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a primary method and regular application of EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Gestalt techniques. She encourages open feedback so treatment can be tailored to each person’s needs and what works best for them.

Bethany values the opportunity to walk alongside individuals through difficult times and supports them in building practical coping skills and clearer direction. She appreciates the courage it takes to seek help and aims to provide steady, respectful care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Bethany frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build effective coping skills. EMDR is another method she applies for working through traumatic memories; it combines guided attention with structured processing to help reduce the intensity of distressing memories and their emotional impact. Bethany also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for clients facing strong emotions or relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Bethany works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and she adjusts techniques over time so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in ways that feel most comfortable. For many people, working with licensed professionals online makes it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.