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Alicia Gard, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

Welcome! I am a mental health counselor, licensed in Florida and have been providing psychotherapy services for 7 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!














Professional experience

8yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, 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

Clinical approaches: 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, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

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License information

FL LMHC MH16775

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Alicia Gard. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Love her! She has empathy without getting tied up in the emotional issues I have. She keeps me focused because she is focused.

Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Alicia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

Highly recommend

Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Alicia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Alicia is very kind and listens to my concerns. She gives me insight on how to handle things.

Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Alicia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue

Alicia is an amazing therapist. She listens very well and I feel she really cares for my mental health. I always look forward to having sessions with her. I highly recommend her.

Written on Jul 19, 2024 after therapy with Alicia for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue

Alicia has been amazing in my therapy journey. Whenever something comes up she is always there wether that be phone, video, or messaging. If I drop off for a bit and don’t reach out she always follows up and checks in with me to see how I am doing. Alicia is a therapist who truly cares.

Written on May 24, 2024 after therapy with Alicia for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

When I speak about my issues she really listens and is very empathic. She gives great alternatives when things feel “too much” for me.

Written on May 17, 2024 after therapy with Alicia for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management