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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed approaches
- CBT and DBT methods
About Alicia
Florida LMHC with 7 years of experience, Alicia Bellman helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. She also focuses on compassion fatigue and issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and isolation. Alicia describes her work using Client-Centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.
Alicia draws on prior nursing experience and life as a military spouse to inform how she listens and responds. She has lived with paraplegia for 25 years and speaks from direct experience about adjusting to a changed body and routines. Those lived perspectives shape how she talks through practical daily challenges and long-term adjustment.
Sessions center on clear, practical strategies and steady listening. She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. DBT skills are used when emotion regulation and impulsivity are a concern. Mindfulness exercises and brief solution-focused steps are mixed in as useful tools.
Assessment in early sessions looks at stressors, coping patterns, and immediate goals. Treatment plans are developed collaboratively and may include skill practice between sessions. Psychoeducation is part of many meetings so people understand why a strategy might help.
Alicia frames progress in small, measurable steps. She aims for straightforward conversations and concrete tools that fit into everyday life. People who need help sorting complicated feelings or managing caregiving, chronic health, or first-responder-related stress often choose this approach.
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How her approaches translate to remote care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective. The therapist listens and follows what matters most to the person, which helps build trust and steady progress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises and repeated practice; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal responses; it is used when impulsivity or strong emotions are frequent concerns.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and everyday life. That choice can change over time as needs evolve, and treatment plans are adjusted together.
The therapist’s original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow practices like guided mindfulness or CBT homework to be reviewed in-session. Ask about length, frequency, and technical details when you schedule to make sure the format suits your routine.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and isolation.
Which therapeutic approaches are used?
The main approaches listed are Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These are combined based on the person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience. Her background includes prior work as a nurse and experience as a military spouse.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in Florida as an FL LMHC. Practice location is Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details should be checked on the booking page.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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