Alice Thompson , LMSW

Alice Thompson is a Michigan-licensed social worker with 25 years of professional experience helping people navigate grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and related challenges. As an LMSW - a Licensed Master Social Worker - she offers steady, experienced support while creating a welcoming space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

Alice works with individuals facing a wide range of life difficulties, including coping with loss, parenting stress, intimacy and relationship struggles, eating and body image concerns, career transitions, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. She also supports people confronting trauma and abuse, caregiving and hospice issues, seasonal mood changes, and the unique challenges that come with aging or sensory impairment. Her practice covers complicated situations like infidelity, non-monogamous relationships, hoarding, and obsessive or compulsive behaviors.

Drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Alice partners with clients to set realistic goals and build practical coping skills. She emphasizes empowerment, respectful listening, and collaborative problem-solving, with the aim of helping people take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access

Alice Thompson draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to grief and trauma work. Grief-focused approaches support people in naming and processing loss, adjusting to life after that loss, and finding ways to integrate difficult feelings while rebuilding daily routines. Trauma-informed work emphasizes pacing, emotional regulation, and safety while addressing the emotional and behavioral impacts of abuse or other traumatic events.

She also employs practical skills-based strategies that teach tools for managing anxiety, stress, mood shifts, and relationship conflicts. These skill-building techniques help clients develop coping plans, communication habits, and problem-solving routines that can be applied between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alice works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Through discussion and gentle experimentation, the plan is adjusted so it feels workable and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations, and they allow people to connect from different locations while maintaining continuity of care.