- Practical coping skills
- Mindful listening
- Goal focused work
About Alison
Alison Garcia is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, and depression. She greets new clients with a calm, nonjudgmental presence and encourages small steps forward. Alison recognizes that beginning therapy can feel hard and aims to make that first move easier.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She listens to what matters most and helps people find tools that fit their daily lives. Sessions often focus on clear goals, skill practice, and building ways to cope with strong emotions.
Alison draws on several evidence-informed approaches. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts without being controlled by them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy and Mindfulness help create a respectful space to understand feelings and reactions.
With 15 years of experience and credentials as an LMHC and an LPC, Alison has worked with a wide range of concerns related to family of origin, codependency, caregiving stress, and life transitions. She tailors strategies to each person’s situation rather than offering one-size-fits-all plans.
Alison practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. She invites people to take the small step of reaching out and completing a short questionnaire to begin the matching and scheduling process.
How Alison’s approaches translate to online work
Alison often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT can be useful when someone wants to build a meaningful life while still managing difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management in day-to-day life.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alison will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they will choose which methods to try. She adapts tools from ACT, CBT, and client-centered listening based on what actually helps the person reach their goals.
Confirm the session formats available before booking since current options are not specified here. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills in the same environments where challenges happen, making homework more practical and immediate.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Virginia, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alison commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include codependency, family of origin issues, caregiver stress, and relationship-related concerns like communication and commitment issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on listening and practical tools. Sessions typically focus on goals, skill building, and managing strong emotions in everyday life.
How much experience does she have working with clients?
She brings 15 years of professional experience to her clinical work. That background includes supporting people through grief, trauma, and long-term stress.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC and is licensed to practice in Florida. She works with English-speaking clients in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the plan selected during sign-up.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences before booking.
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