Alaina is a great therapist, I’ve enjoyed her perspective I leave our sessions more relieved than when I came.
Alaina Bigger, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Alaina is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Alaina. View 16 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California and Ohio
Recent reviews
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
More about Alaina
- 14 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW, LISW
I am a nationally licensed Clinical Social Worker, but practice on the Board of Behavioral Science for California (LCSW) & Ohio (LISW) with 16 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!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
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
Licenses
Alaina Bigger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821234196.
- LCSW · California · LCSW84401 · Expires July 2026
- LISW · Ohio · I.2002204 · Expires September 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Alaina Bigger
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Alaina is a great therapist, I’ve enjoyed her perspective I leave our sessions more relieved than when I came.
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
Alaina Bigger has been excellent.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
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 .
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.
Alaina is real with me and remembers intricate details about what I’ve said in previous sessions. She is so helpful.
Alaina is very kind and understanding. She offers a range of help and is a straight talker. I really appreciated her
Alaina , feels like someone who understands my issues and my needs and wants the best for me.
First time trying therapy and I found someone who clicked.
Very professional and a great therapist
Frequently asked questions
Does Alaina Bigger offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Alaina Bigger works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Alaina Bigger speak?
Alaina Bigger speaks English.
How many years of experience does Alaina Bigger have?
Alaina Bigger has 14 years of experience.
Where is Alaina Bigger licensed to practice?
Alaina Bigger is licensed to practice in California and Ohio.
Does Alaina Bigger accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Alaina Bigger does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Alaina Bigger?
Alaina Bigger can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Alaina Bigger?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.