I am a nationally licensed Clinical Social Worker, but practice on the Board of Behavioral Science for California (LCSW) & Ohio (LISW) with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss.
My therapeutic orientation/expertise lies within the modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Systemic Therapy. I enjoy working with the family, as well as with the individual client to provide a holistic approach to care.
I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Professional experience
14 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Coping with grief and loss Depression
Additional areas of focus:Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Adoption and foster care, Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
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License information
CA LCSW LCSW84401
Reviews
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She’s a really good listener. She doesn’t judge you, she is gentle but straight forward. She helps with all of my problems and is there for me. She’s awesome!
Written on Apr 02, 2025 after therapy with Alaina for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Alaina is a great therapist, I’ve enjoyed her perspective I leave our sessions more relieved than when I came.
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Alaina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I am very thankful for Alaina. Thank you for your frank and honest responses, it helped me move forward with difficult situations and set better boundaries
Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with Alaina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Alaina Bigger has been excellent.
Written on Feb 01, 2024 after therapy with Alaina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management
I’ve been seeing Alaina for around 9 months now and I can’t say that I’ve ever had a more positive experience with a therapist. She helps me to feel more grounded and confident and I wholeheartedly enjoy her as a person and professional. I would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Alaina for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Alaina has been such an incredible support in my therapy experience and healing. She listens, provides guidance and has expert knowledge on many subjects. Thank you so much Alaina!
Written on Aug 15, 2023 after therapy with Alaina for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Alaina has provided a environment a judgment free zone where I feel like can express myself. She is an excellent listener and makes me feel heard. Furthermore, she has done great job providing tools and methodologies to help me reframe my prospective.
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Alaina for 6 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She is amazing, she listens and even if she is telling me things I need to work on she is supportive. She has taught me that therapy isn't always going to favor you and sometimes looking in the mirror is hard but the benefits are amazing
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Alaina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I love Alaina, I feel like we could talk for hours. She holds me accountable with love and grace while providing solid thoughts and ideas to help me in my journey.
Written on Feb 16, 2023 after therapy with Alaina for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
The first appointment I had Alaina made me feel comfortable enough to open up and work on my situations. I left with a lot to think and reevaluate that I had no idea I had buried away .
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Alaina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Alaina is very knowledgeable in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is very understanding and positive and has helped me out a lot! It has been life changing.
Written on Dec 08, 2022 after therapy with Alaina for 3 weeks
Alaina is real with me and remembers intricate details about what I’ve said in previous sessions. She is so helpful.
Written on Dec 04, 2022 after therapy with Alaina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and self esteem
She is a great listener and does a good job of helping me process difficult life events. Sometimes I feel that our sessions are somewhat surface level, but I have not been meeting with her for very long, and I think that she will help me in more ways as she gets to know me better.
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Alaina for 2 weeks
Alaina is very kind and understanding. She offers a range of help and is a straight talker. I really appreciated her
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Alaina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Alaina , feels like someone who understands my issues and my needs and wants the best for me.
Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Alaina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
First time trying therapy and I found someone who clicked.
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Alaina for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very professional and a great therapist
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Alaina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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