Betina Bolin , LCSW

Betina Bolin is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, grief, ADHD, and a range of life changes. She emphasizes practical steps clients can use between sessions to feel steadier day to day.

She works from a client-centered stance, which means the person’s goals guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, and motivational interviewing are among the approaches she draws on. Betina adapts methods to match each person’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Sessions focus on clear, goal-oriented tasks. Clients can expect help noticing patterns of thought and behavior, building new coping tools, and practicing small changes that add up. She also addresses issues like body image, chronic illness, aging concerns, and challenges related to communication and life transitions.

Betina brings steady empathy and respect to the room. She frames clients as capable people who can increase self-direction and make different choices. Her style aims to be collaborative, grounded, and focused on measurable progress.

She practices in Missouri and holds LCSW credentials in Arizona and Missouri. Work can include shorter check-ins or longer therapeutic blocks depending on what each person needs. Betina also accepts international clients and offers flexible formats to fit varied schedules.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and values. It involves listening closely and tailoring sessions to what the person says matters most, which can help with motivation and decision-making.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses concrete exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new coping habits, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used to reduce the impact of traumatic memories by guiding attention while recalling upsetting events. It can help people feel less overwhelmed by past distress and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is close to an in-person session and allows visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging can suit quick check-ins, brief problem-solving, or days when a full session isn’t possible. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.