About
- Stress and anxiety
- Family problems
- Trauma and PTSD
About Alana
Alana Borden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with four years of clinical experience. She helps people who are carrying stress, anxiety, depression, or family-related worries. She also supports those coping with trauma and concerns about self-esteem.
Alana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward ways. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that make daily life harder and learning practical skills to respond differently. She listens for what matters most at home and helps people try approaches that fit their schedule and goals.
She has worked with adults on issues stemming from adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, caregiver strain, and family conflict. She also addresses challenges such as communication problems, control struggles, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation.
In sessions she may introduce tools for managing mood problems, reducing impulsive reactions, and coping with post-traumatic stress. Conversations often include skill practice and planning for small changes that can ease pressure at home.
People can expect a practical, collaborative style focused on skills and understanding. To begin, clients follow the site’s intake steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Two evidence-based approaches often used are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused techniques. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral changes, which can reduce anxiety and depressive moods. Trauma-focused methods work on processing distress from past events and on building concrete coping strategies for triggers and flashbacks.A third approach commonly paired with these is skills training from dialectical behavior approaches. That teaches short, repeatable tools for managing overwhelming emotions and improving communication during heated moments. These techniques are practical and can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That discussion may change as new challenges or priorities emerge.
The practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into busy days and fewer barriers to attending from different locations. The original biography did not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can support regular skill practice, brief check-ins, and steps that help reduce stress and improve family interactions without requiring long travel.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family issues does she help with?
She helps people address family problems, communication breakdowns, and conflicts related to divorce or separation. Adoption and foster care concerns and attachment issues are also listed focus areas.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based techniques in a practical, collaborative way. Sessions commonly focus on identifying patterns and teaching skills to manage emotions and interactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a clinician. That experience includes work with stress, mood concerns, trauma, and family-related issues.
What credentials and location are shown on her profile?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Missouri. The profile lists Missouri as her practice location.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options on the site before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact costs depend on your location.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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 in danger, use the crisis numbers.