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- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Alecia
LPC and LMHC in Texas with five years of clinical experience, Alecia Ford (MA, NCC) focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, sleep issues, career concerns, and coping with life changes. She combines several practical therapies to help people manage everyday struggles and adjust to transitions.
Alecia uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Therapy. She draws from these approaches to teach coping skills, address unhelpful thoughts, and practice behavioral changes. Sessions emphasize clear strategies and short-term goals alongside emotional processing.
Her work often covers relationship and attachment concerns, communication problems, divorce and separation, and issues around forgiveness and life purpose. She also addresses obsessions and compulsions, social anxiety and phobia, self-love, women’s issues, and challenges common to young adults. The focus is on concrete steps people can take between sessions.
Alecia integrates psychoeducation and solution-focused ideas to help clients recognize patterns and set achievable goals. She prioritizes practical tools such as behavioral experiments, mindfulness practices, and emotion regulation skills from DBT. Progress is measured by small, observable changes rather than abstract targets.
People who reach out can expect short, direct discussions about goals and a plan for change. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Pricing varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How ACT, CBT, and Client-Centered work in remote sessions
Alecia commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with values. ACT helps people manage anxiety, stress, and decisions by clarifying what matters and practicing small changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT breaks problems into manageable steps, uses experiments to test beliefs, and teaches skills for sleep, mood, and anxiety management.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective and uses reflective listening to build understanding. This approach supports people who want a calm, steady space to work through feelings and decisions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods as needed. That collaborative process helps match techniques to each person’s situation.
Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use mindfulness and behavioral exercises from their usual setting.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas, Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, sleep problems, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, communication problems, divorce and separation, and obsessions and compulsions.
What therapy styles does she use?
Her practice draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions blend skill teaching, behavior change, and reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in mental health settings. That background informs her use of practical skills and short-term goals.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Texas. The MA and National Certified Counselor (NCC) are also listed.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.