- Attachment-focused
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness skills
About Alicyn
Dr. Alicyn Hennis is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 24 years of experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, life changes, eating and anger issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and challenges linked to trauma and abuse. She also works with concerns related to adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment, caregiver strain, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
She begins by building an authentic, respectful relationship and looks for practical strengths to build on. Sessions are conversational and focused on clear steps clients can try between meetings. She listens for what matters most to each person and tailors her approach to fit those goals.
Dr. Hennis draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at connection patterns that affect relationships. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are used to teach grounding and present-moment awareness when emotions feel overwhelming.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with children who have experienced trauma and their caregivers, along with a broad practice spanning many concerns across the lifespan. Dr. Hennis holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and practices in Texas.
People seeking help can expect a calm, practical style that emphasizes small, doable changes. She aims to help clients find clearer choices and steadier responses when life feels chaotic.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationships and early patterns shape current reactions. It helps people notice connection habits and try different ways of relating to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills to reframe unhelpful thinking and practice behavior changes that reduce distress. Mindfulness Therapy trains present-moment awareness and simple grounding practices to manage intense emotions and improve daily focus.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences, then suggest one or a blend of methods that fit. Clients and the therapist review progress together and adjust the plan as needed so work stays practical and relevant.
Session logistics and formats were not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy life, reducing travel time, and keeping check-ins brief on a workday. Others appreciate that therapeutic tools like CBT exercises and mindfulness practices can be guided effectively in a remote setting, making progress between visits easier to maintain.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Texas, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this clinician address?
She supports stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, eating and anger concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and trauma-related problems. She also focuses on adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is warm and practical. She builds a supportive relationship, then uses clear, step-by-step strategies from several methods to help people try new ways of coping.
What is her clinical background?
She has provided counseling since 2002, giving her 24 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and with children who have experienced trauma and their caregivers.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Texas with credentials listed as TX LPC and NJ LPC.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the provided information; please confirm current options before booking so you know what formats are offered.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.