Alicia Gard, LMHC

Alicia Gard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with nine years of clinical experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. She has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, impulsivity, and a range of addiction and trauma-related concerns, and she brings specific training in unresolved grief and loss, substance abuse and addiction, and trauma-informed care. Alicia frames treatment around each person as an individual, avoiding one-size-fits-all solutions and instead developing tailored plans that reflect a client’s history, goals, and strengths.

Her approach combines several evidence-informed modalities, including narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic techniques, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), so she can match methods to a client’s needs. She aims to provide a compassionate, empathetic presence and to treat people with respect and understanding as they work to restore balance and build healthier responses to stress and relationships. Alicia recognizes that seeking help is a courageous step, and she focuses on creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship that supports meaningful change over time.

Available to adults in Florida, Alicia works with issues across mood, relational, and behavioral concerns and offers supportive guidance for those coping with life transitions, family dynamics, and co-occurring difficulties. She is prepared to listen, support, and help clients identify practical strategies and personal insights that promote recovery and resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward personal values - it helps people manage anxiety, stress, and life transitions by building psychological flexibility and purposeful behavior. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relational patterns formed early in life and how they influence current relationships - it can be especially helpful for issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, and relationship or family challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with impulsivity or mood symptoms.

Alicia approaches treatment collaboratively and recognizes that finding the right therapeutic style is part of the process. She partners with each person to explore which combination of approaches fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These formats support ongoing care and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that match their comfort and daily routines.