Alison Garcia, LMHC, LPC

Alison Garcia is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. She speaks plainly and listens closely so people can say what matters. Alison aims to make the first step into therapy feel doable and respectful. She uses practical talk and active listening to build an open space. Sessions focus on understanding what is causing distress and trying small, concrete changes that can make daily life easier. Alison draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches to help people notice unhelpful thinking and test new ways of coping. Her work also addresses related struggles such as abandonment, body image concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, and problems rooted in family of origin. She helps people facing divorce, blended family issues, domestic violence impacts, and the stress of aging. Over 15 years she has worked in settings across Florida and Virginia and learned to adapt tools for different situations. She frames treatment around clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon. Clients set priorities and measure small gains between sessions. Alison offers a warm, nonjudgmental presence and invites clients to move at their own pace. She encourages questions about approach and timing so people feel involved in planning their care. If you are weighing therapy, she will help you decide what to try first.

How Alison Uses Practical Therapies Online

Alison blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people manage difficult thoughts and feelings. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms. ACT helps people notice painful internal experiences while committing to actions that reflect their values and long-term goals.

She also uses a client-centered stance, offering warm listening and support while helping clients set clear, achievable goals. Figuring out the right mix of methods is a collaborative process - the therapist and client work together to choose approaches that fit the persons needs, goals, and preferences rather than following a fixed plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video lets people have a face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat or messaging works for brief check-ins or when typing feels more comfortable, and text-based work supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity of care.