Alicia Foley , LISW

Alicia Foley is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio who has focused her career on supporting children and families affected by trauma and child welfare involvement. She has worked extensively with young people and their caregivers to address the impact of traumatic events and experiences with child services, offering practical strategies and compassionate guidance tailored to each family.

Her clinical work includes helping people manage trauma and abuse, anger, motivation and self-esteem concerns, symptoms of ADHD, depression, anxiety, and major life transitions. Alicia adapts conversations and treatment plans to match each person’s unique situation, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build coping skills and improve day-to-day functioning. She emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care in every interaction.

Alicia explains that starting therapy can take courage and acknowledges that first step with support and encouragement. As an LISW she brings professional social work training and independent clinical licensure to her practice, using that background to work collaboratively with clients toward realistic goals related to relationships, parenting, grief, and other challenges.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online sessions

Alicia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to trauma and family work. One focus is trauma-informed support, which helps people understand how traumatic experiences affect emotions, behavior, and relationships and builds strategies to process and manage those reactions. Another emphasis is skills-based intervention for emotion regulation and daily functioning, offering practical tools for managing anger, anxiety, ADHD symptoms, and stress so clients can apply them in everyday situations. A third area addresses family and parenting concerns, helping caregivers and young adults navigate adoption, foster care experiences, and relationship challenges through collaborative problem solving and communication skills.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Alicia works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and needs, then adjusts techniques and pacing to find the best fit. She partners with clients to track progress and refine the plan over time rather than prescribing a single method from the outset.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make scheduling easier around work, school, and family responsibilities and let clients continue care from their own homes. Licensed professionals can still deliver structured, evidence-based support through these formats while adapting to each person's lifestyle and communication needs.