Alicia Gard
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Florida therapists accepting new clients
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About Alicia
Welcome! I am a mental health counselor, licensed in Florida and have been providing psychotherapy services for 10 + 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!
What Alicia helps with
- 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
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- 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
How Alicia works
- 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
What clients say
- “Alicia has been incredibly helpful in sorting through this very difficult time in my life.”
- “Alicia is brilliant. She, obviously, is a great listener but what makes her so distinguished is her ability to offer suggestions in a way that in digestible and honest. She doesn’t avoid the hard conversations and uplifts you to realize those discourses are needed.”
- “Ms. experience in her field is well noticed. Her ability to communicate answers understanding my issues are superb. I am expecting myself to continue with her therapy until my head actually find a balance at one point.”
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- “A very kind lady who is always ready to help and listen deeply, even writes notes”
- “I'm very thankful for Betterhelp and my Therapist. We do video sessions which are so helpful for me as I'm hearing impaired. She's attentive and a great listener who takes notes and tracks my issues. She gives me feedback and suggestions, then follows up, which makes me accountable. It's been a positive experience even in some difficult times.”
- “Alicia is a kind soul. I appreciate her immensely. She is helping me see through my pain. Offering me guidance that I need. And a level headed, pragmatic and logical approach to my problems.”
- “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”
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.