Therapist profile
Betina Bolin, LCSW
Missouri
LCSW - Anger and Emotional Regulation
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Arkansas / 2592-C; LCSW, Missouri / 2002009971; LCSW, Arizona / LCSW-22295; LCSW, California / 132402
- NPI1639407588
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- CBT methods
- Client-centered care
- Mindfulness skills
About Betina
Betina Bolin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 16 years of professional experience in social work. She works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, addiction, grief, anger, and ADHD. Sessions are in English and she accepts international clients.
Her approach centers on the person sitting in the room. She uses client-centered methods and leans on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. She also draws from mindfulness, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques when they fit a person's goals.
In practical terms she helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses. Conversations focus on concrete steps - planning, behavior changes, and building skills to manage strong emotions like anger or anxiety. She emphasizes building self-direction and a clearer sense of control over everyday choices.
Betina frames therapy as a collaborative effort. The therapist offers perspectives and tools while the person sets goals and evaluates what works. That means sessions often mix short-term problem solving with longer work on patterns that keep showing up.
She practices in Missouri and holds LCSW credentials in Arizona and Missouri. People considering work together are asked to use the site's matching tools to schedule an initial session and to confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's perspective and priorities. It involves listening closely, reflecting what matters to the person, and helping them set their own goals. This approach supports people who want more control over how they respond to emotions like anger.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. CBT is often used for anger, anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a method that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. It is commonly used for trauma and related symptoms that can fuel strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Betina will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means starting with simple, goal-focused steps and adjusting methods over time based on what helps.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the available online session options before booking so you know what will fit your schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce the time spent traveling to appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Missouri, Arizona, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She supports people dealing with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and other anger-related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered with an emphasis on practical strategies and clear goal-setting. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas and other methods to change thinking and behavior patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of combined professional therapy experience working from a social work background.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW with licensure in Arizona (AZ LCSW) and Missouri (MO LCSW) and practices in Missouri.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients, though session options should be confirmed during intake.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.