Therapist profile
Alicia Gard, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH16775
- NPI1912541434
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Attachment focus
About Alicia
Alicia Gard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing problems such as depression, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, impulsivity, and the effects of trauma and substance use. Sessions focus on practical changes in thinking and behavior that help people respond differently to stress and relationships.
She approaches therapy by getting to know each person as an individual. Alicia blends several methods to match the work to what the person needs. That can mean looking at patterns that keep problems going, practicing new coping skills, and noticing how thoughts and feelings shape actions.
Her work includes support for grief and loss, addiction concerns, and the kinds of relationship and family-origin issues that affect day-to-day life. She also addresses attachment-related difficulties such as abandonment concerns and struggles with trust or closeness.
In sessions she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered ideas. These tools are used to build skills for emotion regulation, reduce impulsive reactions, and shift unhelpful thinking.
People who want clear, practical steps and steady guidance may find this approach useful. Alicia asks questions, listens for patterns, and works collaboratively to set goals and try strategies that fit a person's life.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session so she can learn about current concerns and priorities.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Alicia uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be helpful for chronic stress, avoidance, and recurring anger patterns.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and practice concrete behavior changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and impulsive reactions that fuel anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotion-regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities; these are taught as practical techniques to use in tense moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Alicia will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process helps shape session pacing, skill practice, and homework tasks.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten a check-in when time is tight, or practice skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively over remote sessions, and Alicia will adapt exercises to the format you choose.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, relationship and family-origin issues, and attention difficulties.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a mix of approaches and focuses on practical steps. Sessions look at thoughts, feelings, and actions and build skills to respond differently.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working with adults on mood, trauma, addiction, and relationship-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and provides services from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats and cost?
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography; confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.