Alicia Hensley , LMSW

Alicia Hensley is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan who brings four years of professional experience to her work supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, and life changes. She also focuses on the unique needs of people living with chronic pain, illness, or disability. Having earned a Master of Social Work, she combines clinical training with a practical, person-centered style that emphasizes collaboration and respect for each individual’s priorities.

Her approach is flexible and tailored. She uses evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness alongside holistic options, and she can include Christian perspectives when that is important to a client. Sessions are individualized to help identify strengths, develop coping strategies, and restore balance amid challenging circumstances. Alicia emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship and works to find methods that fit each person’s life and goals.

Alicia offers sessions through phone, video, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase accessibility and accommodate different preferences. She holds the credential LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - which reflects her graduate social work training and state licensure. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Alicia frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, and low mood. She also integrates mindfulness practices, which teach present-focused awareness and stress-reduction skills useful for managing worry, grief, and chronic pain. In addition, Alicia applies a person-centered stance that prioritizes the client’s values and goals, shaping sessions around what matters most to each individual.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Alicia works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time so the plan evolves as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy with Alicia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or on the go, support continuity of care during life transitions, and allow clients to select the format that best supports their engagement and healing.