- Participatory treatment planning
- Practical coping skills
- Attachment focused work
About Alicia
Alicia Powell is a licensed clinical social worker and licensed mental health counselor who brings 26 years of experience to each session. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship concerns. Alicia also helps people facing parenting strain, career transitions, and challenges related to ADHD or eating and body image issues.
She uses simple, direct conversation to help people set goals and make practical changes. Alicia believes clients should take part in creating their treatment plan so therapy fits their priorities. She offers a calm, open-minded space where difficult topics can be discussed without judgment.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centered work to build trust and clarify relationship patterns. Alicia also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and dialectical behavior strategies to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. Mindfulness practices are offered to improve focus and reduce reactivity.
Alicia has professional credentials including LCSW and LMHC and has worked in mental health since 1995. She has experience supporting people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault and is comfortable addressing financial anxiety after completing Ramsey Financial Coach master training.
People who choose her often want a practical, participatory therapy process. She encourages clients to set clear goals and to try concrete strategies between sessions. Prospective clients are invited to review options and decide what fits their life and needs.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Alicia draws on attachment-based work to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. That approach helps clarify why certain reactions happen in close relationships and can guide changes in how people relate to others.She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and collaborating with the person in front of her. This means sessions often begin by identifying what matters most to the client and shaping goals together. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alicia will work with each person to decide which combination of strategies fits their needs, goals, and everyday life. The plan can change as work progresses so it stays focused and useful.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the session formats available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises and skills coaching in the moment, so strategies learned in sessions can be applied to day-to-day situations.
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Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Idaho, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Alicia works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief along with relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people with ADHD, eating and body image concerns, parenting strain, career shifts, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapy style?
She practices in a straightforward, collaborative style that emphasizes goal setting and practical skills. Her work blends client-centered listening with techniques to change thinking and manage strong emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked in mental health since 1995, totaling 26 years of professional experience. That background includes work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credentials LCSW and LMHC and practices from Idaho. The profile lists her professional licenses as LCSW and WA LMHC as documented in her background.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up and may change based on local factors.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability. This process helps match needs with the right clinician.