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- CBT methods
- Psychodynamic work
- Systemic perspectives
About Alaina
Alaina Bigger, LISW, LCSW, holds licensure in Ohio and California and has 14 years of clinical experience. She helps people with stress and anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career adjustments, and ADHD. She describes her approach in her own terms as drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic work, and systemic perspectives.
Bigger works with individuals and speaks plainly about strengths and challenges. Sessions focus on practical steps and talking through problems that come up in daily life. She names patterns and offers ways to practice different responses outside of sessions.
Her use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then testing new ways of responding. Psychodynamic work is described as looking at past patterns that influence current relationships. Systemic perspectives look at how relationships and roles affect what a person experiences.
She notes that people are experts on their own story and brings that belief into sessions. Conversations aim to balance skills practice with understanding where problems began. The therapist encourages taking small steps that fit into everyday routines.
Practical concerns like parenting, blended family issues, adoption and foster care, divorce and separation, and multicultural concerns appear among her focus areas. Bigger also lists mood disorders, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm, social anxiety, and impulsivity as topics she addresses.
Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling options so the chosen plan matches your needs.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Alaina Bigger lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic methods, and systemic perspectives as core approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Psychodynamic work looks at past patterns and relationship histories to understand how they affect current feelings and choices. Systemic perspectives examine how roles and interactions within families or relationships shape experiences and coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods to use. That choice is collaborative and can be adjusted as the work progresses.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is available for remote work. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue care during life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and conversation-based techniques to work effectively in remote sessions, while adjusting pacing and practical steps to each person’s daily routine.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California, Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career changes, and ADHD among other topics.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and systemic perspectives. Sessions combine practical skills with exploration of past patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Alaina Bigger has 14 years of professional experience in clinical social work.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LISW in Ohio and LCSW in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.