- Strength-based focus
- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative process
About Alecia
Alecia Rager, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, depression, bipolar challenges, addiction concerns, and struggles with codependency. She listens without judgment and aims to make therapy a straightforward place to start untangling painful patterns. Her tone is direct and compassionate, and she invites clients to notice their strengths as part of change.
She brings nine years of clinical experience in a range of settings. Her past roles include crisis units, rehab and detox facilities, hospital trauma teams, and work with caregivers of people who have neurocognitive disorders. That background shaped her comfort with high-intensity situations and practical problem solving.
Alecia blends several approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Client-Centered methods keep the person’s perspective central, and Motivational Interviewing supports readiness for change.
Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps. She encourages small experiments between meetings, learning from what helps and what does not. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are woven in to help with distress tolerance and staying present.
People often come to her feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from themselves. She aims to create a steady, nonjudgmental space to explore those feelings and try new ways of responding. The goal is practical progress you can notice in daily life.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Alecia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that get in the way and trying practical changes to reduce distress. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult feelings while clarifying values and taking steps that match those values to create a more meaningful life.She also brings Client-Centered principles, which means conversations center on the person’s perspective and goals. Choosing an approach is a team effort - she will work together with clients to find what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow more consistent check-ins. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face conversation, while others prefer audio-only for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. These practical options can make it simpler to build steady habits and try small experiments between sessions.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Alecia address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, and codependency among other issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens, helps set concrete goals, and uses practical steps between sessions.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has nine years of clinical experience and has worked in crisis units, rehab and detox facilities, hospital trauma units, and with caregivers of people with neurocognitive disorders.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential LCSW and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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