Alicia Gard, LMHC

Alicia Gard is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with nine years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling stuck by focusing on how their thoughts, reactions, and daily habits affect mood and behavior. Alicia aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk honestly about stress, loss, addiction, or relationship concerns.

She meets each person where they are and avoids one-size-fits-all plans. Alicia blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and attachment-based work to match what a person needs. Sessions often center on learning practical skills, identifying unhelpful thinking, and trying new ways of relating to others.

Alicia has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, impulsivity, and ADHD. She also has focused experience with unresolved grief and loss, substance use and addiction, and trauma and abuse. She addresses related issues like codependency, communication problems, and family of origin concerns.

In conversation she keeps language straightforward and warm. Expect collaborative goal-setting and check-ins about what is helping or not. Progress can include small changes in how someone copes with stress, manages strong emotions, or connects in relationships.

People looking for a therapist who emphasizes real-world skills and thoughtful listening may find her approach helpful. To begin, follow the site's intake steps and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Alicia uses practical methods that help people change how they think and relate. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It often involves short exercises and homework to try between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships. It teaches concrete tools such as grounding, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be practiced in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alicia works collaboratively with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the focus based on what is helping and what feels relevant.

Session format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or caregiving, and can reduce travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth or camera use is limited, while others choose longer video sessions for deeper work. Ask about the current session options when you schedule so appointments match your routine and needs.