Alena Houshova, LCPC

Alena Houshova is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Kansas with seven years of professional experience. She focuses on relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, and she also addresses related areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, mood and behavioral disorders, substance use, and family conflicts.

She works to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. By listening carefully and partnering with each person, she helps clients clarify goals, develop practical coping skills, and rebuild confidence after difficult experiences. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can take courage, and she aims to provide steady support and guidance throughout that process.

Her practice emphasizes a collaborative approach that adapts to each person’s needs and priorities, combining compassionate listening with targeted strategies to help clients move forward at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Alena Houshova uses approaches that help people clarify values, build coping skills, and strengthen relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping individuals accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values - it can be useful for stress, motivation, and navigating life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, giving people space to explore their experiences and discover their own solutions - it is especially helpful for building self-esteem and working through relationship or identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve functioning - it can support work on anxiety, mood, and problem-solving.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process, and she works collaboratively with clients to choose approaches that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions adapt over time as goals evolve and progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations, supporting consistent progress without requiring travel.