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- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills work
- Grief and addiction focus
About Alicia
Florida LMHC with nine years of clinical practice, Alicia Gard works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and mood concerns. She helps people who are coping with low self-esteem, depression, anger, bipolar symptoms, grief, ADHD, relationship strains, and life changes. Sessions focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills for daily life.
Alicia uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That range lets her match techniques to what a person needs in the moment.
In sessions she starts by listening to the immediate concern and what matters most to the person seeking help. Work may include learning skills for mood and emotion regulation, addressing addictive behaviors, and testing different ways of responding to stress. She pays attention to patterns that come from early relationships and family history.
For people dealing with unresolved grief, addiction, or trauma, her practice includes focused support for processing loss and changing substance-related behaviors. For relationship or family-origin difficulties, she helps individuals name recurring dynamics and try new communication choices.
Practical problem solving is paired with reflective work. Clients can expect direct discussion of goals, practice of new coping strategies, and review of what helps between sessions. To begin, follow the site’s matching steps and schedule an initial appointment.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Alicia uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify personal values and take small actions toward them. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing behavior that aligns with what matters, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. CBT offers concrete exercises and between-session practice useful for mood, anxiety, and impulse control concerns.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals and try methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences. They review what helps and adjust the approach over time rather than sticking to one fixed plan.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits help people maintain consistency and practice skills in day-to-day life.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and mood concerns including depression and bipolar symptoms. Additional focuses include grief, ADHD, relationship strain, and anger.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She combines methods to match the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Alicia has nine years of experience providing psychotherapy. That experience includes work with addiction, unresolved grief, and trauma-related issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - licensed in Florida. The practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
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. Exact pricing is provided during the intake process.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That initiates the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.