Bethany Alabi, LCSW

Bethany Alabi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and everyday struggles. She speaks plainly and listens closely so people can say what they need to say. Bethany wants to help clients feel understood and to find ways forward that fit their lives.

Bethany uses a practical mix of methods, with cognitive behavioral therapy used most often. She also works with EMDR for trauma, motivational interviewing for change, and DBT skills for emotion regulation. Sessions are collaborative - she asks for feedback and adjusts the approach to each person's needs.

Her background includes work in residential substance use settings, community outreach, correctional institutions, private practice, and behavioral health centers. That variety shaped a flexible way of working with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use concerns. Bethany draws on what has helped people in real situations rather than a single one-size-fits-all plan.

Expect straightforward goal-setting and skill-building tailored to daily life. She will help identify patterns, practice new responses, and track progress over time. The focus is on small, manageable steps that can change how someone copes and relates to others.

With 11 years of experience and licensure as an LCSW in Florida and Nevada, Bethany offers a steady, practical presence for people facing grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, career transitions, and challenges around intimacy and self-worth.

How Bethany’s Approaches Work Online

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on spotting thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going and practicing new, more helpful responses. It works well for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most and take steps toward those values even when feelings are hard. ACT is useful for managing avoidance, meaning, and life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills for handling strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing self-destructive coping. DBT skills can help when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are tense.

Finding the right fit is a team effort. The therapist will talk about goals, try approaches in session, and welcome feedback to shape the plan. That way the work matches the client’s needs and preferences rather than following a single script.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text can be used for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent amid busy schedules.