Alena Houshova , LCPC

Alena Houshova is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Kansas with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, and major life transitions, drawing on a range of therapeutic tools to meet each person where they are.

She emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach in which clients are invited to explore thoughts and feelings openly. Alena aims to create an environment where difficult subjects can be discussed honestly and where practical strategies are paired with emotional support.

Her work also includes attention to adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, substance use and recovery, family dynamics, post-traumatic stress, and women’s issues, among other areas. Whether addressing parenting questions, rebuilding confidence, or coping with the aftermath of trauma, she supports clients in identifying goals and developing skills to move forward.

Taking the first step toward change often takes courage, and Alena is committed to walking alongside clients through that process, offering steady guidance and evidence-informed practices tailored to each person’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Care Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking actions that support a meaningful life. It can be useful for those facing avoidance patterns, life transitions, or ongoing stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to identify unhelpful patterns and develop practical strategies for change. CBT is often applied to concerns such as low self-esteem, mood difficulties, and coping with daily challenges.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance so clients can explore their experiences and build self-understanding. This approach supports work on relationships, parenting, and self-compassion.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Alena collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they consider what feels most helpful and adjust the approach as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and receive regular support from licensed professionals without the need to travel.