Alicia Gard , LMHC

Alicia Gard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. She supports people facing a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, impulsivity, unresolved grief and loss, substance use and addiction, and trauma. Alicia blends practical skills with empathic listening to help individuals shift unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior, and to improve overall emotional well-being.

Alicia believes therapy should be tailored to the person and not follow a one-size-fits-all model. She collaborates with clients to create individualized treatment plans that reflect each person’s history, goals, and strengths. Her approach draws from narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic perspectives, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), choosing techniques that best fit the client’s needs.

Known for a compassionate and respectful style, Alicia focuses on building a supportive therapeutic relationship where clients can explore change at their own pace. She acknowledges that reaching out for help takes courage and offers steady guidance as clients work toward healthier responses and greater balance in life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Alicia uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and build meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions because it focuses on what matters most while teaching skills to stay present.

Attachment-Based Therapy is another focus, which explores how early relationships shape current patterns of closeness, trust, and emotional regulation. This approach can be especially helpful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, relationship challenges, and family of origin concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for depression, anxiety, impulsivity, and coping with everyday stressors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Alicia will work with each person to assess needs, try techniques, and adapt the plan based on what produces real progress. She aims to match methods to the client’s goals and preferences rather than applying a single model.

Online therapy with Alicia can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while fitting therapy into daily life, and they allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide ongoing support across a range of concerns.