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Alicia Gard, LMHC

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 48 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Love her! She has empathy without getting tied up in the emotional issues I have. She keeps me focused because she is focused.

Reviewed November 2024

Highly recommend

Reviewed September 2024

More about Alicia

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

Welcome! I am a mental health counselor, licensed in Florida and have been providing psychotherapy services for 7 years. I have worked with people who are experiencing many different issues, which have all led them to seek assistance with changing their mindset, their responses, and their overall mental health. This includes issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, and impulsivity. Additional issues in which I have specific training and certification are unresolved grief and loss, substance abuse and addiction, and trauma.

My therapy approach is based on getting to know each client as an individual; I don't believe in "cookie cutter" approaches to therapy and as we work together, I will build a treatment plan suited to your individual needs. I use a combination of therapy styles including narrative, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), psycho-dynamic, and dialectical-behavioral ( DBT).

My therapy style is compassionate and empathetic, and I believe in treating others with respect and understanding. When life gets out of balance, we all respond differently, and often need help. It takes courage to reach out and take the first step to change. That is where the therapeutic relationship starts and I am ready to listen and support you.

I look forward to working with you!



Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Anger management Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues Blended family issues Co-morbidity Codependency Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Dissociation Drug and alcohol addiction Family of origin issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Alicia Gard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912541434.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH16775 · Expires March 2025

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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Alicia Gard

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

Overall rating:

5.0

48 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Listens Recommend Helpful Understanding Helped Easy Empathetic Attentive

Love her! She has empathy without getting tied up in the emotional issues I have. She keeps me focused because she is focused.

Reviewed November 2024

Highly recommend

Reviewed September 2024

Alicia is very kind and listens to my concerns. She gives me insight on how to handle things.

Reviewed September 2024

Alicia is an amazing therapist. She listens very well and I feel she really cares for my mental health. I always look forward to having sessions with her. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed July 2024

Alicia has been amazing in my therapy journey. Whenever something comes up she is always there wether that be phone, video, or messaging. If I drop off for a bit and don’t reach out she always follows up and checks in with me to see how I am doing. Alicia is a therapist who truly cares.

Reviewed May 2024

When I speak about my issues she really listens and is very empathic. She gives great alternatives when things feel “too much” for me.

Reviewed May 2024

She’s a great listener but also had good feed back and really engages with you !

Reviewed March 2024

Alicia was an amazing therapist very patient and understanding !

Reviewed March 2024

Efective communication. Understanding and empathetic.

Reviewed March 2024

Missed one session, but am looking forward to next session because she listens, is interested and cares.

Reviewed February 2024

Amazing and compassionate person who truly cares about her patients. Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

Reviewed January 2024

Alicia has been one of the best therapists I have had. She provides so much insight and helpful advice for my issues. Everything that Alicia has recommended I try for the issues I am in therapy for has worked for me. I am forever grateful I was able to be matched with such a quality therapist.

Reviewed January 2024

So thankful for BetterHelp finding me Alicia. I’ve been to therapy before, but they were never willing to pick my brain like Alicia does. I love that I’m heard & love seeing the progress I’ve been making.

Reviewed December 2023

Alicia listens very well and takes great notes. She really tries to understand how I feel and provides positive feedback to my progress. She does not make me feel uncomfortable. I feel like she really cares. She is a great therapist.

Reviewed December 2023

She really listen to your concerns and offer various ways to help. She is also very empathetic and creates a space that is safe.

Reviewed December 2023

Alicia has been a key asset in my growth journey. Her therapy style is action driven and her wealth of knowledge and accountability is exactly what I respond to with therapy. I am enjoying my journey working with her!

Reviewed November 2023

I haven’t been seeing Alicia for long but I’ve really enjoyed the time so far. She’s been so kind and gentle toward me. Sympathetic and understanding. I truly feel like she is trying to help me and I greatly appreciate it. ♥️

Reviewed November 2023

Alicia empathize, understands my concerns, provides feedback, shows that she cares, and is very helpful in every sessions I've had with her. She applies all her expert knowledge in getting me better and helping me to get the best care possible!

Reviewed September 2023

Very Happy to have met Alicia, I believe she will be a great therapist for me and I’m really looking forward to working with her

Reviewed September 2023

I feel heard and “seen” and Alicia has challenged me to think of and view things from a different perspective.

Reviewed September 2023

She is very kind and has helped me turn my personality into someone who is not just this scared little girl.

Reviewed August 2023

She is an amazing therapist who makes me feel heard and understands what my ultimate goals are. Since starting to see her, my mental state has changed dramatically. I am repairing relationships with others and myself with her guidance. I feel comfortable telling her my secrets. She has helped me feel normal and heard again. Strongly recommend. We still have a ways to go, but I feel blessed to have her in my corner. Thank you for this therapy service. Good mental health is vital.

Reviewed July 2023

Alicia has been a supportive, informative, empathetic, and caring force in my mental health work. I hadnt had experience with a mental health professional before and wasn't sure what it would be like, or if I would even find what I was seeking. I am so grateful Alicia is the therapist I was paired with. Alicia has guided my mental health journey in a way that is specific to me and my needs, goals, and way of learning. She has never been judgmental and she has a way of celebrating every little success. She doesn't sugar coat but speaks with gentleness and experience. She allows you to open up and express yourself at your own pace, whether it is a flood of emotions or a subject with an emotional roadblock. She is easy to speak to and highly professional at the same time. Her love for helping others is clear in the warmth she provides to her patients. If you are seeking a skilled, flexible, genuine and sincere therapist to aid you, Alicia truly is a compassionate resourceful therapist to have.

Reviewed July 2023

She’s amazing and I don’t want another therapist ever!!!!!

Reviewed June 2023

Alicia has been very helpful in my recovery journey.

Reviewed May 2023

She is wonderful, thoughtful, and very observant! I was hesitant about virtual therapy as I felt like there would be a lot of things missed without the physical presence. But Alicia does amazing at bridging that gap and picking up on things I say even without the visual context clues.

Reviewed May 2023

Alicia is thoughtful and kind. She listens closely and focuses on her clients' needs first. I never feel like I'm being prescribed to or like I'm being lectured. Alicia is an advocate for her clients.

Reviewed April 2023

Really good therapist and really understanding

Reviewed March 2023

Alicia is incredibly nice and helpful, approaching each session with a positive attitude and an air of understanding. I’ve greatly appreciated my time as one of her clients.

Reviewed March 2023

I only have seen Alicia twice but she identified my goals and treatments so quickly and efficiently!!

Reviewed April 2023

Great sessions.

Reviewed January 2023

I’ve had two sessions with Alicia and feel very confident that she is going to be a huge part of my journey in finding peace and healing. Alicia’s demeanor is a great match for me. She listens very well and has great compassion which makes me feel at ease. I’m very thankful that I was paired up with Alicia.

Reviewed January 2023

Alicia has helped me through many of my personal problems. She listens well and is always available and accommodating.

Reviewed January 2023

Alicia is amazing! Super compassionate and understanding, & very attentive! Sometimes the talks seem to short because we become so engaged in the sessions we have. Im not someone who has gone to therapy before, so to have Alicia as my first therapist has blown my mind

Reviewed January 2023

I’ve enjoyed having her as my therapist. She actually takes time to listen to you and what goals you want to achieve through therapy. Even though our conversations have been through text, she makes me feel like we are in person talking through things. During our meetings she makes me feel important and that she truly cares about me. I hope to work with her in the future and I recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed January 2023

Alicia has been such a wonderful presence in my life since I started seeing her a couple of months ago. She's a great listener, and really takes the time to get to know her patients before attempting to give them feedback, which is something i really appreciate. She has provided me with some very powerful insight and has helped me to reshape my perspective on a number of different things. i highly recommend her.

Reviewed December 2022

I just started therapy with Alicia. In just a few sessions I already can tell that progress will finally be made. After years of different therapists, I can tell I finally found my one! She is very attentive to the issues you have at hand and how to help solve them. I really enjoy the worksheets that she sends as well because it helps to further the experience after sessions. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Reviewed December 2022

Alicia has been very helpful. She’s very patient and understanding and has had good suggestions for helping me deal with my anxiety and related insomnia. I would gladly recommend her to anyone in need of a therapist.

Reviewed November 2022

Alicia gave me recommendations that literally changed my outlook and reinvigorated a desire to finally get to the bottom of my issues.

Reviewed November 2022

Alicia has been so great for me to talk with!! She provides thoughtful feedback and allows me to express my situation without feeling like I'm being judged. She also provides great resources that helped me get out of my head! Highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2022

So helpful, so kind, insightful, and enjoyable to talk to. I look forward to our weekly check ins and the valuable advice Alicia gives me.

Reviewed November 2022

Alicia Gard is very easy to talk to, it was very easy for me to open up with her. I feel like I’m here only client because she is so attentive when I need advice.

Reviewed November 2022

Very attentative

Reviewed November 2022

She listens to me makes sure she knows all the background and offers insight and helps quite a bit. She’s better than most of the therapists I’ve used

Reviewed November 2022

Amazing listener, very empathetic and will help you work towards goals you set together! Would highly recommend anyone thinking about trying therapy out!

Reviewed September 2022

Alicia has been such a helpful counselor and my life is better for her.

Reviewed September 2022

I love Alicia's presence. There's no doubt that she is all-in when we communicate.

Reviewed September 2022

You've been able to really guide me and help me the last couple of sessions. Thank you for everything so far.

Reviewed August 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Alicia Gard offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Alicia Gard 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 Gard speak?

Alicia Gard speaks English.

How many years of experience does Alicia Gard have?

Alicia Gard has 8 years of experience.

Where is Alicia Gard licensed to practice?

Alicia Gard is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Alicia Gard accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Alicia Gard 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 Gard offer?

Alicia Gard offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Alicia Gard?

Alicia Gard 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 Gard?

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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