Alicia Long, LPC

Alicia Long is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama with eight years of clinical experience. She brings a holistic, client-centered approach to therapy, drawing on evidence-based techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her practice also supports clients working on relationship challenges, self-esteem, motivation, and rebuilding confidence after difficult experiences.

Alicia emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. She collaborates with each person to identify goals and develop practical strategies that fit their life and values. Her style blends empathy with skillful interventions so clients can see meaningful shifts in how they cope and relate to others.

Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, Alicia provides steady support and empowerment throughout the therapeutic journey. She works respectfully with diverse needs and, when appropriate, incorporates tools from cognitive and behavioral approaches, dialectical methods, mindfulness, and emotionally focused techniques to tailor care to each individual.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Alicia Long uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a collaborative and respectful relationship where the client's perspective guides the work. This approach helps people who want a supportive space to explore feelings, values, and personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is also a key part of her practice and focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for people facing relationship strain or emotional dysregulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alicia works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, try suitable techniques, and adjust the plan as goals and preferences become clearer. That shared decision making helps ensure the work feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Alicia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which increases flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to get care from home or while traveling. These options allow clients to choose the format that best fits their comfort and lifestyle while still receiving support from a licensed professional.