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- CBT techniques
- Internal Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
About Alaina
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with seven years of experience. Alaina "Lainy" Barrick focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT concerns, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self esteem, and career issues. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems in her practice.
Lainy keeps sessions straightforward. She listens first and helps people name what feels most pressing. Then she works with them to set small, practical goals. Sessions often mix skills practice with reflection about how past experiences shape current reactions.
CBT techniques are used to spot and test unhelpful thoughts and build new coping strategies. Internal Family Systems offers a way to talk about different parts of oneself and how they interact. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is weighing change, especially around addictions or big life decisions.
She aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients' identities are recognized. That includes attention to LGBT experiences when relevant to the person's concerns. The work is collaborative - clients and therapist decide what to try and when to adjust.
Sessions tend to focus on short-term, practical steps alongside deeper personal understanding. People leave with specific tools to manage stress, mood, and tough transitions. Lainy asks people to start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person's concerns and encourages open conversation. In practice this looks like the therapist reflecting what the person says and asking questions that clarify priorities, which helps people focus on the issues they want to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions using CBT typically include identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them with real-world experiments, and practicing new coping skills between meetings.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps people talk about different parts of themselves and how those parts relate. Online IFS sessions use conversation and guided reflection to notice patterns and develop new, kinder ways of responding to inner conflict.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted based on what helps in early sessions so the work remains practical and person-centered.
Confirm current session formats before booking. Because formats are not specified in the biography, check which options are offered when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit care into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from a routine.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Utah, Kentucky
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career questions, and LGBT matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, needs-focused style that combines listening with practical goal-setting and skills practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a clinician working in mental health settings.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices from Kentucky.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.