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HELLO. Thank you for stopping by. My name is "AC" (Alisha) and I am a licensed professional counselor.
Thank you for stopping by
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I am trained clinically as a therapist. However, the reason I do this type of work is for a much deeper and meaningful reason. I will have to take you to the past for a moment. I have religious roots but they were not good ones in terms of helping me understand the things that I was struggling emotionally. If those challenged endured for a long time, there was really no help. It was summed up as not having "enough" faith. Tired of hearing this sentiment, I pursued counseling for Christians who felt like they were faithless because they had struggles. I wanted to stop this from perpetuating one person at a time.
What you can expect from a counselor who is a Christian? You can expect that you will not be shamed into thinking that you do not have enough faith.
In fact, we may not even talk about faith in sessions unless you ask for that. I say to people that I am a Christian so that you know my core values. Do I have people that do not share the same values? I sure do... not to talk about my values but what you are seeking relief in with kindness and care.
Before we do: Here are a few things to expect:
1. Nervousness-What will happen? How will I feel? What should I say or not say? There are questions that can cause some nervousness. Just remember, everything that you have experienced is part of the human experience. Say what you want if you want, when you want.
2. Feeling like what's the Point-"I don't feel a change". Some times a light will flicker in therapy BUT not always in every session will that occur. But whether it occurs in real time or not, what we talk about is always working on you consciously or subconsciously. You will know when you notice that a new way of looking at something happens and think to yourself, "That is a new though or different reaction that I had." This delayed reaction to a therapy session is actually more common!
3. Frustration-As you do your "work", you'll notice that people who you are in relationship have not. Learning how to take your new found skills and freedom into the world takes a new perspective. Who are you now regardless of all circumstances is the question that you will be able to answer. This means that despite what others do or don't do, you will be OK.
4. It is time to Fly- You will find at some point in your personal work that you are not as distressed and you are better able to manage thoughts that once brought you distress. You are spreading your wings and will not have an imminent need for counseling. No matter when this occurs for you, I want you to fly. It may be time for you to end your subscription and do just that. If a few weeks have passed and you have not used the service, you are likely taking flight on something new that you discovered. Please Fly High. No need to feel as though you have to maintain your subscription "just in case". You can always come back later if you'd like.
5. Flexibility and Persistent pesky gnats. That is what I am calling thoughts and feelings that just need time to stop appearing and biting. Do not feel odd if you still fight to fan off pesky thoughts. Likely there is a "holding on" to a thought, belief, image, or something else that you have not fully released. This is where the need for flexibility comes in. You will have to be flexible and not hold on rigidly to the way you have interpreted things (even though you are sure that you are "right") . Even if you are right, you still may be left feeling less than free. Counseling is a good tool to see what is left in your thoughts that need to be re-worked.
6. Never Compare Yourself to Others. Do the best that you can do. That is Enough.
Appointments:
You are free to choose any time that you see on the calendar. If you need to verify that your time zone is reflected accurately, know that I am in the Eastern Time Zone in the US (EST time). Your time zone as listed on your account will be seen. If you travel outside that time zone, a good app is World Time Buddy to verify.
My commitment to you is that I will be on-time and prepared for your session. I will not respond to other clients while I am in session with you. Should I have to reschedule an appointment, I will do that as soon as possible, likely days in advance as not to disrupt your plans. I will then get you reschedule ASAP. If I have an personal emergency and need to cancel the next day, I will inform you promptly of my situation and when I will be available.
I ask that you take the same care when scheduling or cancelling.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Golden Rule Policy for No-shows or a Same Day cancellation.
Please cancel 24 hours in advance. This allows for your block to be used. Cancellations that occur the same day, prevents anyone else from scheduling in that time.
Emergencies do happen and I take a person's word for it without explanation. The honor system is enough :) In the case of a true emergency, you are free to reschedule as you wish. Crises and emergencies are rare. However, should 2 emergencies occur resulting in you not maintaining your appointment, please talk to me so that I can understand your unique needs before attempting to reschedule.
If the no-show/same-day cancellation was for any other reason and you would like another appointment, I ask that you message me and Request a Same- Day appointment. I will give you the times that are open for the day you contact me. This it lessens the chance of a repeat no-show and I can serve efficiently.
Have a lovely day,
AC
Professional experience
12yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Women's issues
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Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Alisha Cooper. 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.
Alisha is very attentive and allows you space to express yourself while responding in a compassionate manner. She is a rare gem in a generation where everyone wants to get the last word in.
Written on Aug 18, 2024 after therapy with Alisha for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Alisha is a great therapist and I am grateful to have been paired with her. I have had therapy throughout my adult life, so I wanted someone who could meet me where I am on the journey and she did that so smoothly. She is very knowledgeable about ways to help me from work to my family. She is kind and compassionate and a great listener. I appreciate her high level of expertise, her professional poise, and how she can always clearly see what guidance I need. I highly recommend her!
Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
This was my first time ever doing therapy/ Counseling and i am grateful to God for being involved in this process. He paired me with Alisha and she has been a God sent. May God richly bless you for the work you are doing!
Written on Mar 30, 2024 after therapy with Alisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Alisha is amazing, I have only worked with her for a few sessions thus far but I can tell the experience will be 10/10 already. Thanks so much in advance!!!
Written on Mar 22, 2024 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
My time with A.C. has been amazing! She is a great listener, she values you as an individual, and wants to see you succeed. She has helped me so much with avoiding negative thoughts and feeling and replacing them with healthier ones. Our discussions have allowed me to adopt new perspectives that made me look at my world, relationships, and circumstances differently. Furthermore, A.C. taught me inspirational mantras and how to outline goals and aspirations that direct me onto a path to a higher quality of living. Overall, I would definitely recommend A.C. for anyone looking for a fantastic therapist. I don't where I would be without her.
Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Alisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
My sessions are very useful in dealing with my issues.
Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Alisha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Alisha is a God sent. My sessions with her have been exactly what I needed. She didn’t just spew therapy rhetoric but actually talked and listened and helped me develop effective strategies. She really helped me refocus on God and helped me het back on track.
God bless you Alisha, may He continue to empower you for His glory!
Written on Oct 08, 2023 after therapy with Alisha for 1 month
Great therapist,
She makes you think and reflect on the topics you present her and gives great insights.
Written on Sep 23, 2023 after therapy with Alisha for 1 month
She is absolutely wonderful and knows what I need before the session even begins. I feel so comfortable talking with her and it makes it better being able to talk about my beliefs as well with someone who understands.
Written on Aug 17, 2023 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She has been supportive through my process and given me objective and professional points of view. I like and share her way of approaching the issues I have come to her with and makes me feel in a safe space.
Written on Jul 27, 2023 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and coping with life changes
Alisha is so insightful, calming and has such great advise
I am so thankful for her. She is helping me navigate through all kinds of fears, emotional baggage and distress. God bless you. Thank you so much for all you do.
Written on Jul 06, 2023 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I cannot say enough amazing things about Alisha. She listens without judgement and provides actionable insight that will truly change your life for the better if you implement her tools
Written on Jun 21, 2023 after therapy with Alisha for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I’ve been meeting with Alisha for about 2 months now. I can say that I look forward to our weekly meets cause it’s helped me stay more positive. I feel that therapy with alisha has really helped me see things in a different view .
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Alisha for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I've only had one session with Alisha so far and I already feel so much better about seeking therapy with her. She is incredibly nice and understanding! I feel like finally I have found someone who will be able to help me get through this trauma and get to a better place. I definitely feel more optimistic!
Written on Apr 04, 2023 after therapy with Alisha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Alisha is easy to talk to, insightful, and compassionate. She has a great understanding of the human mind and she has helped me find methods to improve my life.
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Alisha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Alisha has been such a huge help in just two sessions.
Written on Jan 22, 2023 after therapy with Alisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Understanding. Supportive. Thoughtful. A true professional!
Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with Alisha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
AC is the angel I needed. I thank God for her every week.
Written on Jan 05, 2023 after therapy with Alisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
I am very thankful to AC for being there and listening to me. She has helped me so much.
Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Alisha for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
She is lovely and very helpful
Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks
I felt that Alisha listened and understood my conversations. I know there's not much she can do in 3 sessions, but she did lend some helpful advice.
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Alisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
kind and compassionate.
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Alisha for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I was so skeptical about better help, I did not think I would find help through such a platform. However getting paired with Alisha was such a blessing, she is friendly, she listens, she addresses everything I say without overlooking anything. I am also able to talk about my relationship with God with her and that is a major plus for me. I am so grateful and hopeful for what I will get out of this experience.
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Alisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Alisha has helped so much. I feel more confident to deal with on going problems. Thank you
Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Alisha for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Alisha is an amazing therapist. It took me a while to find someone who I really meshed with and Alisha is that person. She is always on time, always ready to listen and when she explains things she does it in such a great way that I can always relate and understand. I'm just at the beginning of this journey but I feel so much more positive knowing I've found a great therapist to talk with each week.
Written on Sep 09, 2021 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Alisha is patient, thoughtful and a great listener. She has offered great insights and gets to the heart of issues very promptly. I really enjoy our counselling sessions and look forward to them
Written on Sep 08, 2021 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I worked with Alisha in late 2019 with regards to both work and relationship stresses. She was sharp and quick to identify where my ambition stems from and it was an eye opener that stuck with me. Also, I definitely appreciated how easy it was to build rapport with her. After hitting the pause button on counselling, I am back again. Although I’m not a psychic and I can’t foresee what takeaways I will receive from her this time round, I am confident that I’ll ease right back in and there will definitely be something new learned for me.
Written on Aug 18, 2021 after therapy with Alisha for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Alisha is someone I can trust! The communication between us is easy. I am so glad she helped me so much through a very rough year and a half.
Written on Jul 19, 2021 after therapy with Alisha for 1 year and 10 months
Alisha is very empathetic and I am finding my sessions really helpful. I am making breakthroughs and progress around some of the issues I am bringing up in our sessions. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jul 09, 2021 after therapy with Alisha for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and compassion fatigue
I love my sessions with Alisha. She's very professional and listens intently. I've been able to work through some problems with her assistance and she's very helpful at helping me find ways to cope and build coping skills so that I can better manage my way through any situation.
Written on Apr 26, 2021 after therapy with Alisha for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Alisha is a great listener and provides me with the tools to create a better me.
Written on Apr 23, 2021 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks
Alisha helped me a lot from the first session till now she has made me feel comfortable, she has helped me understand why I feel the way I do about certain things, etc. She helped me in so many ways I’m thankful to have her.
Written on Apr 19, 2021 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Alisha is a accomplished therapist and has keen insights.
Written on Mar 02, 2021 after therapy with Alisha for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Alisha is all that you could ask for. She listens to you, supports you, and helps YOU help yourself. I look forward to our sessions each week. I promise the work will be worth it and Alisha will be rooting for you every step of the way.
Written on Jan 31, 2021 after therapy with Alisha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
AC has been patient and consistent with me, and been able to help me understand things about myself that I've tried to avoid or bury. I'm terrified about what comes next, but the only thing right now that makes me believe that I will be able to address my challenges and get better is the dedication that AC has shown me, and I am very grateful for it.
Written on Jan 07, 2021 after therapy with Alisha for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She is an amazing counselor. She has helped me process a lot of things which came up this year including working through a toxic work environment. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Dec 27, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Alisha has been nothing but helpful and great. Opening up to someone has been a tough thing to do and she made it easy by allowing me to express my thoughts. Couldn’t have a better counselor
Written on Nov 09, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I feel very comfortable speaking with Alisha as if I've known her all my life!!!
Written on Nov 07, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Alisha is amazing and she understands the issues and struggles I have.
Written on Oct 16, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
Alisha (AC) is warm, caring, supportive, empathetic and insightful. She really listens and pulls out deeper meaning from between the lines of what you are saying, and isn’t afraid to challenge you if you are needing to be challenged. I would recommend her to anyone, she is wonderful.
Written on Jul 24, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
Alisha has been wonderful. She is kind, patient, empathetic, and every positive adjective I can think of. I have never felt judged during our sessions, and always come out feeling uplifted and confident about my ability to handle whatever is going on in my life.
Written on Jun 12, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She’s amazing!
Written on Jun 09, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Brilliant! She is great at getting me to look at things from a different perspective, helping me to understand myself and adjust my behaviour to feel happier in myself and respond to situations in a more positive manner!
Written on May 28, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
I've tried counselors before and never had a great experience. Alisha is amazing. I felt like we instantly connected and that she genuinely cares. I'm so grateful to have found her.
Written on May 28, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I learn something about myself every time I have a conversation with AC. She is a very good listener and councelor. I never feel judged, I feel a real sense that she cares about what I’m going through and is there for me. I would recommend her to anyone who’s serious about improving themselves, and getting another perspective of how they do things.
Written on May 26, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
AC has been a welcome support and fresh perspective during my time working with her. She is calm and real, doesn't push or impose but provides a genuine sounding board and voice of compassion.
Written on May 22, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 1 month
My sessions with AC were my first experience of counseling and have genuinely such an amazing experience. AC is kind, astute, experienced in a variety of issues and she really made me feel safe to express my thoughts. I have been experiencing anxiety about my upcoming marriage and she has guided me through both identifying and combatting unproductive cycles of worry as well as what’s important for a healthy relationship, all without judgement or telling me what to do. Counseling with her has been so illuminating and such a relief to me at a tough time. I could not recommend her enough!
Written on May 18, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Alisha was a huge help to me during my separation. I was feeling low and lacking confidence. Her knowledge and expertise guided me and gave me strength I had possibly always been lacking.
Written on May 12, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
I have had three sessions with Alisha so far and after every one I have learned something new about myself, and I have been able to improve the way I think and approach life with practical steps. I am very grateful for her help so far; I am on the way to finally believing that I can flourish.
Written on Apr 15, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Although miles apart living in two different hemisphere's; I have found Alisha supportive and understanding; guiding me through this unknown scary place I'm in.
Written on Apr 09, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
AC is professional and understanding. She takes the time to try and know what your thought process while staying relevant, and also invites you to raise any other issues that may come up. She is helpful in the questions she asks.
Written on Mar 31, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and coaching
I am grateful for the help and support Alisha has been to me. She is very good at understanding where I am at and asking really good questions to enable me to process and work out myself what the issues are. She has also recommended resources to help me. She is everything a good counsellor should be :-)
Written on Mar 01, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I strongly feel choosing ALISHA was divine. I couldn’t have had a better person to talk to. She’s a good listener and understands my feelings. I’m already looking forward to our next session. I can talk to her all day and wouldn’t realize the time....she’s great and understands the word counseling.
Written on Feb 22, 2020 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I have been working with Alisha for about three weeks, and she has helped me so much! She really listened to understand my concerns about my marriage and my spouse's drinking. She's helped me find my strength to work on the way I've been communicating. Working with her has been like having a conversation with a very insightful friend. I feel really lucky that I was paired with her. She's been wonderful!
Written on Oct 08, 2019 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks
Alisha is a wise and Godly woman. Her warmth has made it really easy for me to tell her anything from the beginning. She is God sent at a time that my family and I are going through really difficult things. I have had great experience with her and would highly recommend her.
Written on Sep 23, 2019 after therapy with Alisha for 1 month
My review is she is a lovely professional friendly person. Who I trust and will confide in. Even over chat you can sense she genuinely cares, but keeping professional boundaries.
Written on Sep 10, 2019 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Amazing woman of God. May He be glorified in the work you do.
Written on Aug 18, 2019 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks
Alisha has let me view situations in another perspective. Like the stressful times I’ve gone (still going) through with my family and my work. I’m really grateful for her time to listen to what’s on my mind and really making me comfortable to share so much with her. Thank you, Alisha!
Written on Jul 24, 2019 after therapy with Alisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Starting these counseling sessions with Alisha has been the best decision I took for myself in a while. From the first session, I felt comfortable with Alisha- it’s her way of communicating and the honest feedback she shares. The sessions I had so far, are the kind that do not leave you shattered at the end of it but instead give you key points to let sink in for a while and properly process before your next session. I know that I will probably face some difficult moments once we progress further, but I know that it will not need to be a tough or harsh experience because of the way she provides counseling.
Written on Jul 02, 2019 after therapy with Alisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
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