Alicia Gard , LMHC

Alicia Gard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 9 years of experience supporting people through life transitions and persistent emotional challenges. She works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and impulsivity, and has specialized training in unresolved grief and loss, substance use and addiction, and trauma. Her background equips her to recognize how past experiences and current stressors interact to shape behavior and feelings.

Alicia prioritizes an individualized approach rather than a one-size-fits-all plan, collaborating with each person to develop a treatment path that fits their needs, values, and goals. She blends evidence-informed styles including narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic techniques, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to address thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and relationship dynamics.

Her manner is compassionate and empathetic, grounded in respect and nonjudgmental listening. Alicia views seeking help as an important first step and focuses on building a supportive therapeutic relationship that encourages growth and practical change. She is currently accepting new clients in Florida and welcomes those ready to begin work on their mental health and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take action aligned with those values. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to behavior changes that support a meaningful life, useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach can be helpful for people struggling with abandonment, relationship challenges, or insecure attachment styles.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills to reframe thoughts and change responses. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and problems with impulse control.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alicia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust strategies over time to enhance effectiveness and fit.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or mobility constraints and support ongoing progress between appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver meaningful, skill-focused work that fits each person’s life.