- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida, Nevada
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Bethany
Bethany Alabi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and parenting concerns. She works with adults who are facing life changes and relationship or intimacy-related struggles. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, meant to make it easier to talk about hard things.
Bethany draws on 11 years of experience across many settings. She has worked in residential substance use treatment, community outreach programs, correctional institutions, independent practice, and behavioral health centers.
Background and approach
Those experiences shape a practical approach that balances structure with empathy. Her work often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors. She also integrates EMDR for processing trauma and Motivational Interviewing when people are working through addiction or readiness for change.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills appear when emotion regulation and coping strategies are needed. Sessions emphasize clear goals and regular feedback so the plan stays useful and relevant. Bethany invites clients to say what’s working and what’s not so the approach can change with progress.
She treats each person as an individual and adapts methods to fit their situation. Bethany encourages parents feeling overwhelmed to bring practical concerns into sessions. She aims to offer a steady allyship while helping people build skills for daily life.
If someone wants collaborative, goal-focused support, she aims to meet them where they are.
What Bethany works with
Everything Bethany lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Bethany helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Bethany lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that match your needs
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and making life changes when someone feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and practical coping skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that helps process painful memories so they have less emotional charge; it is commonly used for trauma and abuse-related symptoms.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods based on their goals, history, and what feels comfortable. Feedback is encouraged so techniques can be adjusted over time and the plan stays relevant.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation, while phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging make it easier to share shorter updates between sessions. These formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and different communication preferences.
Questions people ask about Bethany
What issues does Bethany commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting issues, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, mixing structured techniques with compassionate listening. She asks for regular feedback to keep treatment useful and relevant.
What is her clinical background?
She has 11 years of experience in residential substance use treatment, community outreach, correctional settings, independent practice, and community behavioral centers.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed as an LCSW in Florida and Nevada, and practices out of Florida.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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