Alicia Woodrum, LCSW

Alicia Woodrum is a licensed clinical social worker based in Maine who has spent 14 years supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She focuses on helping clients manage depression, anxiety, stress, and major life transitions while also addressing social dynamics, self-esteem, and questions of identity. Her practice spans the lifespan, with experience delivering home and community therapy for young children and supports for their caregivers, outpatient work with pre-teens and teens, and therapy for adults and older adults. She also has experience working with individuals affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia and offering assistance to their caregivers.

Her approach is grounded in compassion and collaboration, creating a space where clients can explore their experiences honestly and develop practical strategies for change. Drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she helps people build coping skills, strengthen communication, and increase self-understanding. Alicia aims to empower clients to overcome barriers, deepen meaningful connections, and move toward the life they envision. As an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), she combines professional training with a personable, supportive style to guide clients through both acute concerns and longer term personal growth.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Alicia works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical, measurable change. One common approach is skills-based coping work that teaches concrete tools for managing symptoms like anxiety, panic, stress, and depressive moods - these strategies help clients respond differently to difficult moments and reduce symptom impact over time. Another emphasis is collaborative exploratory therapy that encourages deeper self-understanding around identity, self-esteem, life purpose, and relationship patterns - this work supports personal growth and clearer decision making. She also offers targeted supports for caregivers and family members, helping improve communication, set boundaries, and manage caregiver stress in the context of illnesses like dementia or traumatic brain injury.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Alicia partners with each client to identify goals, assess what techniques fit their needs, and adapt interventions as progress unfolds - treatment choices are collaborative and tailored to the individual.

Online therapy services - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy lives. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow consistent contact despite geographic or mobility constraints, and enable ongoing support between sessions when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats effectively to deliver the same kinds of evidence-informed work they provide in person.