Alicia Foley, LISW

Alicia Foley is a licensed social worker in Ohio who brings focused experience supporting children, young adults, and families affected by trauma and involvement with child services. She holds the LISW credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address concerns such as trauma and abuse, anger management, motivation, self esteem, ADHD symptoms, depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Alicia has concentrated her career on working directly with children and families and maintains a particular interest in adoption and foster care issues as well as the challenges young adults face.

Alicia approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs of the individual or family. She emphasizes collaboration, adapting methods to match a clientâs goals and circumstances while helping develop practical strategies for everyday challenges. Taking the first step toward therapy can require courage, and Alicia acknowledges and affirms that decision as part of the healing process. Prospective clients in Ohio seeking a licensed social worker with experience in trauma-informed, family-centered care can expect personalized support aimed at building resilience and practical coping skills.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Alicia uses trauma-informed interventions that focus on understanding how past events affect current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; these approaches aim to help clients process difficult experiences and reduce their ongoing impact. She also employs skills-based coping strategies that teach practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, anger, ADHD, and stress - for example, methods to improve emotional regulation, organization, and problem solving. In work with children, young adults, and families she applies family-centered supports that involve caregivers and loved ones when appropriate to strengthen relationships and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Alicia collaborates with each client to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess progress and adjust strategies so therapy remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, balance therapy with busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions while still working toward meaningful change.