- 15 years experience
- LMHC and LPC
- Focus on practical steps
About Alison
Alison Garcia is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, and depression. She has 15 years of experience and holds LMHC and LPC credentials. Alison aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.
Her approach begins with creating an open space for thoughts and feelings. She encourages clients to speak without fear of judgment and listens closely to what matters most to them. Conversations focus on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
Alison mixes several methods to match each person's needs. She uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take purposeful steps. Cognitive behavioral strategies are used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and client-centered techniques are woven in to slow things down and validate emotional experience.
She has worked with people facing loss, abuse, and the ongoing impact of stressful events, including coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Alison also addresses concerns like caregiver stress, communication problems, body image, and the effects of family history on current relationships.
Sessions emphasize clear goals and small, workable changes. Alison invites clients to co-create a plan that fits their life and pace. She practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants clearer direction for daily choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress. It often suits people who want concrete skills for managing anxiety, anger, or low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client's pace to build trust and self-understanding.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Over a few sessions they will adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as fitting a session during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. If you are considering online care, confirm the specific session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered work to remote sessions and focus on practical exercises, values-based planning, and thought records that translate well to virtual meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Virginia, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Alison help people with?
She supports people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, body image, abandonment, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is open and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. She works collaboratively to set goals and suggests exercises clients can try between sessions.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Alison has 15 years of professional experience working with people facing loss, stressful events, and emotional difficulties. That background guides her practical, goal-focused approach.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida. The credential abbreviations are listed exactly as provided.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing should be confirmed before beginning.
What do I do to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.