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Alicia Mainka, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Alicia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Alicia. View 23 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Mississippi and Louisiana

Recent reviews

Alicia is great with me. She understands me and knows where I’m coming from.

Reviewed November 2023

She listens to me attentively and provides resources and solutions to my issues. After only two sessions with her, I've made a lot of progress!

Reviewed August 2022

More about Alicia

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LMFT

Hello! I am so excited that you are here because it shows your willingness to create change in your life or to overcome whatever life challenges you are currently facing. I recognize the vulnerability of reaching out to ask for help with making those changes and facing those challenges. As a counselor, I hope to equip you with strategies, knowledge and insight that will empower you to achieve whatever goals you choose for yourself.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi, which I have called home since 2010. Originally from Louisiana, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in that state, as well. I have been providing counseling for over 15 years to individuals, groups and couples in a variety of settings which gives me a broad scope of experience. I enjoy working with age groups from those in young adulthood to those young at heart. I use an integrative counseling approach when working with clients, meaning I may pull from a variety of techniques to suit the needs of my client. The main techniques I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Mindfulness.

I hope to have the opportunity to help you learn and grow through the counseling process which requires commitment on your part to do the work to accomplish your goals and commitment on my part to provide an environment of trust, safety and compassion.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Compassion fatigue ADHD Family problems Mood disorders Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Alicia Mainka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477850618.

  • LPC · Mississippi · 1513 · Expires June 2025
  • LMFT · Louisiana · 256 · Expires December 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Alicia Mainka

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

23 reviews

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Alicia is great with me. She understands me and knows where I’m coming from.

Reviewed November 2023

She listens to me attentively and provides resources and solutions to my issues. After only two sessions with her, I've made a lot of progress!

Reviewed August 2022

Alicia is very knowledgeable and respects my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. She also challenges me appropriately.

Reviewed December 2023

Alicia has been such a help to me. I've faced many challenges in the recent past and her knowledge, expertise, and her caring presence has helped me through these challenges. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking to improve their lives and their circumstances.

Reviewed November 2023

Alicia helps me with my mindset, which helps me self reflect on situations more positively. The work she has done with me this year has not only changed my life, but made me want to strive for an even better life. I can't thank her enough. I'm pushing to achieve an unknown future instead of being scared of it.

Reviewed November 2023

I have been working with Alicia Mainka on and off for the past year. She has been so helpful to me and I’ve greatly benefitted from her services.

Reviewed November 2023

Alicia Mainka is personable, honest, direct, attentive, and a great listener. I believe that therapy should make people better versions of themselves. Alicia’s technique and knowledge have helped me become a better version of myself.

Reviewed June 2023

Alicia is the best therapist I’ve had the opportunity to talk to. She is kind, caring, compassionate, smart, and knows what to do and say in tough situations. Her expertise is second to none. Highly recommend.

Reviewed May 2023

Alicia was an excellent listener and was able to help me in several areas in my life. I was reluctant at first to try therapy. Now that I did, I regret not doing it sooner.

Reviewed April 2023

Alicia is an amazing therapist. She coaches you along the way and supports you as you grow and face challenges. She’s the best. I’ll only see her.

Reviewed January 2023

Alicia is a great therapist. After having several that were less than great, she's a welcomed change. She listens and offers suggestions for coping with a very unchangeable situation. I'd recommend her highly. She is very good at what she does.

Reviewed January 2023

Excellent counselor! Highly Recommend

Reviewed January 2023

She is very insightful and seems to be able to pin point my issues quickly.

Reviewed November 2022

Very understanding, kind, and helpful

Reviewed September 2022

Alicia is wonderful. She taught me so many ways to deal with what I was going through and always made sure to follow through in checking on me

Reviewed September 2022

Very helpful and professional!

Reviewed September 2022

Alicia is a great listener and helps me work through my feelings at my own pace. She also helps me set attainable goals and action items for the week that help me succeed in my professional and personal life. I feel like I make true progress every session and walk away feeling relieved and optimistic.

Reviewed August 2022

I really enjoy talking with Alicia. She is extremely helpful.

Reviewed July 2022

Wonderful therapist.

Reviewed June 2022

She’s the best!!

Reviewed June 2022

Great therapist so far.

Reviewed April 2022

Alicia is both gentle and kind and shows great compassion to me during our meetings with empathy all around. I had learned so much about myself in such a short amount of time. Best time and money I’ve ever spent.

Reviewed March 2022

Absolutely amazing! Such a big help!

Reviewed February 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Alicia Mainka offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Alicia Mainka works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Alicia Mainka speak?

Alicia Mainka speaks English.

How many years of experience does Alicia Mainka have?

Alicia Mainka has 20 years of experience.

Where is Alicia Mainka licensed to practice?

Alicia Mainka is licensed to practice in Mississippi and Louisiana.

Does Alicia Mainka accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Alicia Mainka does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Alicia Mainka offer?

Alicia Mainka offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Alicia Mainka?

Alicia Mainka can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Alicia Mainka?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.