LMHC

Alicia Gard , LMHC

Therapist in Florida

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About Alicia

Alicia Gard is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with nine years of clinical experience helping people navigate periods of distress and change. She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, impulsivity, unresolved grief and loss, substance use and addiction, and trauma. Her training includes focused certifications in grief and loss, addiction, and trauma-informed care, which inform her work with individuals facing complex emotional challenges.

Alicia prioritizes getting to know each person as an individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. She collaborates with clients to design treatment plans tailored to their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Her practice integrates evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), alongside narrative and psychodynamic approaches, and draws on complementary frameworks like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered principles when appropriate.

Known for a compassionate and empathetic style, Alicia emphasizes respect, active listening, and practical skills that help clients change unhelpful responses and build more balanced routines. She frames therapy as a partnership and offers steady support as clients take steps toward improved coping, healthier relationships, and clearer self-understanding.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that get in the way of purposeful living. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, supporting work on abandonment, attachment concerns, and family or relationship dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and impulsivity while improving coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Alicia works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines techniques when helpful and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds to ensure the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can fit sessions into busy schedules and access care from different locations. Licensed professionals can deliver the same relational support and structured interventions through these formats, making it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or when in-person visits are not practical.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Alicia Gard have?

Alicia Gard has 9 years of experience providing psychotherapy and mental health counseling.

Is Alicia Gard a licensed therapist?

Yes. Alicia Gard is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). Her Florida license is FL LMHC MH16775.

In which languages does Alicia Gard provide therapy?

Alicia Gard provides therapy in English.

Where is Alicia Gard located?

Alicia Gard is located in Florida.

How can I work with Alicia Gard as my therapist?

You can work with Alicia Gard through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Alicia Gard work with international clients?

No. Alicia Gard does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Alicia Gard cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

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