About Alaina
Alaina "Lainy" Barrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, identity questions, addictions, grief, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, and life changes. She aims to make therapy a judgment-free place where clients can be themselves and speak honestly about what matters to them.
Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than labels or long lectures. She uses a collaborative, needs-based style.
How Alaina works
Conversations center on what the person brings in that day and on small, manageable goals. Lainy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and motivational strategies to help people shift unhelpful patterns and build new skills. Her work includes creating an affirming environment for LGBTQ people, where identity and experience are respected.
She listens for values and strengths, then helps people use those as a foundation for change. This often means naming obstacles and trying concrete experiments between sessions. With seven years of clinical experience, Lainy offers steady and straightforward care.
She emphasizes clarity about next steps and priorities during each visit. People who like a mix of compassionate listening and goal-focused tools may find her approach a good fit. To begin, she asks about current struggles and immediate goals, then collaborates on a plan that fits the person's life and schedule.
Alaina lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Alaina works with
The areas below are the ones Alaina selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Kentucky |
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Online support options
How these approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the person. It helps people feel understood and decide what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors to find small, practical changes that reduce worry and improve mood. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and try methods that match those needs. Sessions are collaborative - adjustments are made based on what helps most in real life.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and keep work or family disruptions to a minimum. It can also support shorter check-ins when needed or allow people to meet without being on camera. Licensed professionals tailor session pace and tools to each person's situation rather than offering one fixed path.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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