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Betina Bolin

Betina Bolin

LCSW

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Arkansas, Missouri, Arizona, California

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LCSW, Arkansas2592-C
  • LCSW, Missouri2002009971
  • LCSW, ArizonaLCSW-22295
  • LCSW, California132402
  • NPI 1639407588

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Client-centered focus
  • Mindfulness based
  • Goal oriented

About Betina

Betina Bolin is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues like ADHD or low self-esteem. Her style is warm and direct, with a focus on helping people make practical changes in day-to-day life.

She uses a client-centered approach that begins with listening to each person’s story. From there she draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits. Mindfulness practices are woven in to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away.

In sessions she aims for clear, goal-focused work. Conversations often include identifying patterns, setting small achievable steps, and checking progress. She emphasizes building self-direction and stronger decision-making skills so people can manage challenges between sessions.

Her background in social work shapes a practical outlook on treatment. Betina views each person as having worth and capacity for change, and she centers their goals when planning care. With experience across many concerns, she tailors methods to fit what a person needs right now.

Betina holds the LCSW credential, licensed in Arizona and Missouri, and brings years of practice to each meeting. Prospective clients can expect straightforward conversation, respectful listening, and techniques aimed at improving everyday functioning.

How Mindfulness and Practical Therapies Work Online

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to notice thoughts and feelings without reacting. It can help reduce reactivity to stress and improve focus when worry or rumination are getting in the way.

Client-Centered Therapy rests on listening, empathy, and building trust so people can explore what matters to them. This approach supports people who want to set their own goals and work at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses exercises and small homework tasks to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and problem behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan over time.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It may reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or offer options for working without being on camera. Because the biography did not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Licensed professionals are able to adapt mindfulness, client-centered work, and CBT to remote sessions so people can continue steady progress from familiar surroundings.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

Betina supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.

What is her general therapeutic style?

She practices a client-centered style that focuses on listening first and then working collaboratively. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, emphasizing small steps and real-life changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 16 years of combined professional therapy experience and draws on that background when helping people set and reach goals.

What credentials and location does she have?

She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, with licenses in Arizona and Missouri, and lists Missouri as her location.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

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