- Guilt and shame
- Anxiety and depression
- Family concerns
About Alana
Alana Borden, LCSW, has four years of clinical experience and practices in Missouri. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, attachment struggles, caregiver stress, communication problems, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Alana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people name what feels heavy and make small practical changes. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning new coping skills, and identifying unhelpful patterns. She explains options and helps people decide what to try next.
Her background in social work informs a practical, goal-oriented style. She draws from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-informed methods to address mood and stress reactions. Interventions often include skill practice, and reframing thoughts tied to shame or self-blame.
People who come for help with family problems, separation, or caregiving strain often work on communication skills and boundary-setting. For those wrestling with guilt or past hurts, sessions can explore how responsibility and remorse show up in daily life and what small steps might reduce their weight.
Alana emphasizes collaboration about goals and methods. She asks about what has helped before, and what feels manageable now. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if the approach fits.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Alana draws on several evidence-based methods in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and helps people try small changes to test different beliefs. Trauma-informed approaches help identify how past experiences shape current reactions and teach grounding and coping strategies to reduce distress.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will review what has and hasn’t helped, discuss goals, and offer techniques to try. Together they adjust the plan based on what fits the person’s needs and preferences rather than insisting on a single method.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into their week, such as allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break or saving commute time. Others appreciate options that reduce the need to be on camera or let them work from a quieter space. A first session is used to set goals and agree practical arrangements for future meetings.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related topics like guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to name those feelings, examine thoughts that keep them active, and practice different responses over time.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a Master of Social Work and has four years of experience providing clinical care in Missouri as an LCSW.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Missouri and holds the credential MO LCSW as listed in her profile.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options when scheduling.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.