- Addictions
- Family concerns
- CBT and DBT
About Arlene
Arlene Bishop is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 28 years of experience. She works with adults facing addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, stress, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, grief, and blended family issues among other concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer coping strategies rather than jargon.
Her approach draws on client-centered principles and evidence-based techniques. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used to manage intense emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness practices are also offered to help with emotional regulation and grounding.
Bishop combines these methods with emotionally focused ideas to address attachment and intimacy-related problems. She tends to keep sessions direct and goal-oriented, working with people to set achievable steps between meetings. Treatment plans are developed collaboratively and adjusted as needs change.
Her background as a social worker includes long experience with trauma, addiction, and complex mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. She also notes experience with multicultural concerns, immigration-related stress, veteran and armed forces issues, and caregiver strain. This experience informs practical strategies for everyday life.
People seeking help for parenting, co-parenting in blended households, or loyalty conflicts often find a focus on problem-solving and communication skills. Booking begins with an online matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and working from the person’s own goals. The therapist helps reflect concerns and supports people in choosing what to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thought and behavior; it uses practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for handling strong emotions and improving communication, which can help with anger, intense stress, and relationship strain.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust what’s used based on what helps most. This collaborative process makes it easier to focus on specific problems like managing mood swings, setting boundaries in blended households, or coping with grief.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weeknight or a lunch break, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins that build momentum between appointments. Licensed professionals will use these approaches to structure sessions and home practice so therapeutic gains can be applied to everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, trauma, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, grief, and blended family issues among other areas listed.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and client-centered, using clear steps and skills from approaches such as CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness to address day-to-day problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of professional experience as a social worker and clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling the first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.