Betina Bolin

Betina Bolin is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and issues like low self-esteem and relationship strain. She also supports people coping with bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating concerns, anger, and career or life changes.

Her approach centers on the person in the room. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and understand each person’s experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a frequent tool she uses to connect thoughts, feelings, and behavior and to build more helpful ways of thinking. She also draws on EMDR and mindfulness when those methods fit the goals at hand.

Betina treats concerns related to aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, immigration stress, and hospice and end-of-life counseling among other focus areas. She emphasizes practical steps people can take between sessions to notice changes and stay on track with goals. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused ideas are used when someone wants clearer direction or support to make changes.

She believes each person has worth and capacity for growth, and that therapy is a collaborative process. Sessions aim to be goal-oriented and focused on improving day-to-day functioning and decision making. Betina practices in Missouri and conducts work in English, and she welcomes international clients.

How therapy approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, offering acceptance, and following each person’s pace; online sessions let a therapist and client talk through concerns and set goals in a straightforward way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses; CBT tools can be taught and practiced during online meetings to address anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional charge when appropriate, and some elements of EMDR can be integrated into remote sessions depending on what the client and therapist agree will work.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Decisions about technique are collaborative and can change as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling. Talk with the therapist about what will best fit your routine and comfort when you schedule.