- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
About Alison
Alison Garcia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of clinical experience in Florida and Virginia. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Alison focuses on practical support for real problems that come up in early adulthood and beyond.
She uses clear, conversational sessions where thoughts and feelings are talked through without judgment. Sessions aim to identify what is getting in the way right now and to build simple, usable tools for coping. Techniques come from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness practices.
Alison also works on issues tied to family history, relationships, and life transitions. That includes separation or divorce, blended family challenges, communication problems, codependency, and body image worries. She addresses the stress of caregiving and the emotional effects of loss and abandonment.
Her style is matter-of-fact and collaborative. She listens, reflects what she hears, and helps people try small changes between sessions. Many clients use those steps to lower anxiety, handle anger, or manage grief more effectively.
Alison trained and practices with a mix of client-centered and motivational interviewing ideas to support commitment to change. Her background across community and clinical settings informs how she structures sessions for people balancing school, work, and personal life.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Alison uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as part of her work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings and choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety and feelings of emptiness. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood by testing small changes and learning from the results.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alison works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so sessions stay relevant to what matters most in everyday life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or caregiving duties. It also lets people choose sessions that match their needs, such as a shorter check-in when schedules are tight or a longer session for deeper work.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alison commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, plus related family and relationship issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and practical, using listening, reflection, and steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Alison has 15 years of professional experience working in clinical and community settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida; she is also licensed in Virginia.
Can someone who speaks another language work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients currently.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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