Alicia Gard - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

9 years experience

About Alicia Gard

Welcome! I am a mental health counselor, licensed in Florida and have been providing psychotherapy services for 7 years. I have worked with people who are experiencing many different issues, which have all led them to seek assistance with changing their mindset, their responses, and their overall mental health. This includes issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, and impulsivity. Additional issues in which I have specific training and certification are unresolved grief and loss, substance abuse and addiction, and trauma.

My therapy approach is based on getting to know each client as an individual; I don’t believe in “cookie cutter” approaches to therapy and as we work together, I will build a treatment plan suited to your individual needs. I use a combination of therapy styles including narrative, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), psycho-dynamic, and dialectical-behavioral ( DBT).

My therapy style is compassionate and empathetic, and I believe in treating others with respect and understanding. When life gets out of balance, we all respond differently, and often need help. It takes courage to reach out and take the first step to change. That is where the therapeutic relationship starts and I am ready to listen and support you.

I look forward to working with you!

Licenses

LMHC

MH16775

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Women's issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Existential Therapy
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“An amazing therapist would recommend her to anybody I know”

“Alicia is very kind and sweet, and no matter what the issue is she is ready to listen and find some sort of way to help me out! I have a chaotic lifestyle with two young boys, yet she makes me feel comfortable during our sessions knowing my household craziness does not bother her at all. She listens intently, but also has useful advice and can relate to the things I say. I feel like I am able to trust her and confide in her and it’s almost like having the guidance of a parental figure. I get excited for our sessions and I can’t wait to see how she can continue to guide me through this crazy time I’m going through in life..”

“She has helped ne through some of the toughest battles of my life. I couldn't have done it without her help.”

“As a social worker that have worked with schizophrenics, and children on parole for years, this is a good resource options for everyone including myself.”

“Alicia listens to what I say and gives me feedback and allows me to process what she says and how it will help me”

“I absolutely love Alicia, she is the first therapist in years who I feel truly understands and supports me. I highly recommend her!”

“Always kind, listens respectfully, gives advice and ideas to help with things.”

“Good therapist”

“Good listener, positive language, good age for my topics, good control and excellent timing for me”

“Reads my journal, follows up on topics from before. Seems overall concerned about me. Supportive.”

“I enjoy my sessions with Alicia.<br /> I feel heard and she shows a lot of patience and empathy.”

“She’s amazing both better help and i arelucky to have her”

“I’ve only had two sessions so far but by the second, I felt some relief. Alicia has been helpful and she’s easy to talk to.”

“I feel she is very honest and thoughtful it is easy to open up to her and has good suggestions that make a meaningful impact.”

“Thank you for your help over the last year.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.