Love her! She has empathy without getting tied up in the emotional issues I have. She keeps me focused because she is focused.
Alicia Gard, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Alicia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Alicia. View 48 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida
Recent reviews
Highly recommend
More about Alicia
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- LMHC
Welcome! I am a mental health counselor, licensed in Florida and have been providing psychotherapy services for 7 years. I have worked with people who are experiencing many different issues, which have all led them to seek assistance with changing their mindset, their responses, and their overall mental health. This includes issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, and impulsivity. Additional issues in which I have specific training and certification are unresolved grief and loss, substance abuse and addiction, and trauma.
My therapy approach is based on getting to know each client as an individual; I don't believe in "cookie cutter" approaches to therapy and as we work together, I will build a treatment plan suited to your individual needs. I use a combination of therapy styles including narrative, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), psycho-dynamic, and dialectical-behavioral ( DBT).
My therapy style is compassionate and empathetic, and I believe in treating others with respect and understanding. When life gets out of balance, we all respond differently, and often need help. It takes courage to reach out and take the first step to change. That is where the therapeutic relationship starts and I am ready to listen and support you.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Alicia Gard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912541434.
- LMHC · Florida · MH16775 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Alicia Gard
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Love her! She has empathy without getting tied up in the emotional issues I have. She keeps me focused because she is focused.
Highly recommend
Alicia is very kind and listens to my concerns. She gives me insight on how to handle things.
Alicia is an amazing therapist. She listens very well and I feel she really cares for my mental health. I always look forward to having sessions with her. I highly recommend her.
Alicia has been amazing in my therapy journey. Whenever something comes up she is always there wether that be phone, video, or messaging. If I drop off for a bit and don’t reach out she always follows up and checks in with me to see how I am doing. Alicia is a therapist who truly cares.
When I speak about my issues she really listens and is very empathic. She gives great alternatives when things feel “too much” for me.
She’s a great listener but also had good feed back and really engages with you !
Alicia was an amazing therapist very patient and understanding !
Efective communication. Understanding and empathetic.
Missed one session, but am looking forward to next session because she listens, is interested and cares.
Amazing and compassionate person who truly cares about her patients. Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
Alicia has been one of the best therapists I have had. She provides so much insight and helpful advice for my issues. Everything that Alicia has recommended I try for the issues I am in therapy for has worked for me. I am forever grateful I was able to be matched with such a quality therapist.
So thankful for BetterHelp finding me Alicia. I’ve been to therapy before, but they were never willing to pick my brain like Alicia does. I love that I’m heard & love seeing the progress I’ve been making.
Alicia listens very well and takes great notes. She really tries to understand how I feel and provides positive feedback to my progress. She does not make me feel uncomfortable. I feel like she really cares. She is a great therapist.
She really listen to your concerns and offer various ways to help. She is also very empathetic and creates a space that is safe.
Alicia has been a key asset in my growth journey. Her therapy style is action driven and her wealth of knowledge and accountability is exactly what I respond to with therapy. I am enjoying my journey working with her!
I haven’t been seeing Alicia for long but I’ve really enjoyed the time so far. She’s been so kind and gentle toward me. Sympathetic and understanding. I truly feel like she is trying to help me and I greatly appreciate it. ♥️
Alicia empathize, understands my concerns, provides feedback, shows that she cares, and is very helpful in every sessions I've had with her. She applies all her expert knowledge in getting me better and helping me to get the best care possible!
Very Happy to have met Alicia, I believe she will be a great therapist for me and I’m really looking forward to working with her
I feel heard and “seen” and Alicia has challenged me to think of and view things from a different perspective.
She is very kind and has helped me turn my personality into someone who is not just this scared little girl.
She is an amazing therapist who makes me feel heard and understands what my ultimate goals are. Since starting to see her, my mental state has changed dramatically. I am repairing relationships with others and myself with her guidance. I feel comfortable telling her my secrets. She has helped me feel normal and heard again. Strongly recommend. We still have a ways to go, but I feel blessed to have her in my corner. Thank you for this therapy service. Good mental health is vital.
Alicia has been a supportive, informative, empathetic, and caring force in my mental health work. I hadnt had experience with a mental health professional before and wasn't sure what it would be like, or if I would even find what I was seeking. I am so grateful Alicia is the therapist I was paired with. Alicia has guided my mental health journey in a way that is specific to me and my needs, goals, and way of learning. She has never been judgmental and she has a way of celebrating every little success. She doesn't sugar coat but speaks with gentleness and experience. She allows you to open up and express yourself at your own pace, whether it is a flood of emotions or a subject with an emotional roadblock. She is easy to speak to and highly professional at the same time. Her love for helping others is clear in the warmth she provides to her patients. If you are seeking a skilled, flexible, genuine and sincere therapist to aid you, Alicia truly is a compassionate resourceful therapist to have.
She’s amazing and I don’t want another therapist ever!!!!!
Alicia has been very helpful in my recovery journey.
She is wonderful, thoughtful, and very observant! I was hesitant about virtual therapy as I felt like there would be a lot of things missed without the physical presence. But Alicia does amazing at bridging that gap and picking up on things I say even without the visual context clues.
Alicia is thoughtful and kind. She listens closely and focuses on her clients' needs first. I never feel like I'm being prescribed to or like I'm being lectured. Alicia is an advocate for her clients.
Really good therapist and really understanding
Alicia is incredibly nice and helpful, approaching each session with a positive attitude and an air of understanding. I’ve greatly appreciated my time as one of her clients.
I only have seen Alicia twice but she identified my goals and treatments so quickly and efficiently!!
Great sessions.
I’ve had two sessions with Alicia and feel very confident that she is going to be a huge part of my journey in finding peace and healing. Alicia’s demeanor is a great match for me. She listens very well and has great compassion which makes me feel at ease. I’m very thankful that I was paired up with Alicia.
Alicia has helped me through many of my personal problems. She listens well and is always available and accommodating.
Alicia is amazing! Super compassionate and understanding, & very attentive! Sometimes the talks seem to short because we become so engaged in the sessions we have. Im not someone who has gone to therapy before, so to have Alicia as my first therapist has blown my mind
I’ve enjoyed having her as my therapist. She actually takes time to listen to you and what goals you want to achieve through therapy. Even though our conversations have been through text, she makes me feel like we are in person talking through things. During our meetings she makes me feel important and that she truly cares about me. I hope to work with her in the future and I recommend her to anyone!
Alicia has been such a wonderful presence in my life since I started seeing her a couple of months ago. She's a great listener, and really takes the time to get to know her patients before attempting to give them feedback, which is something i really appreciate. She has provided me with some very powerful insight and has helped me to reshape my perspective on a number of different things. i highly recommend her.
I just started therapy with Alicia. In just a few sessions I already can tell that progress will finally be made. After years of different therapists, I can tell I finally found my one! She is very attentive to the issues you have at hand and how to help solve them. I really enjoy the worksheets that she sends as well because it helps to further the experience after sessions. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Alicia has been very helpful. She’s very patient and understanding and has had good suggestions for helping me deal with my anxiety and related insomnia. I would gladly recommend her to anyone in need of a therapist.
Alicia gave me recommendations that literally changed my outlook and reinvigorated a desire to finally get to the bottom of my issues.
Alicia has been so great for me to talk with!! She provides thoughtful feedback and allows me to express my situation without feeling like I'm being judged. She also provides great resources that helped me get out of my head! Highly recommend her.
So helpful, so kind, insightful, and enjoyable to talk to. I look forward to our weekly check ins and the valuable advice Alicia gives me.
Alicia Gard is very easy to talk to, it was very easy for me to open up with her. I feel like I’m here only client because she is so attentive when I need advice.
Very attentative
She listens to me makes sure she knows all the background and offers insight and helps quite a bit. She’s better than most of the therapists I’ve used
Amazing listener, very empathetic and will help you work towards goals you set together! Would highly recommend anyone thinking about trying therapy out!
Alicia has been such a helpful counselor and my life is better for her.
I love Alicia's presence. There's no doubt that she is all-in when we communicate.
You've been able to really guide me and help me the last couple of sessions. Thank you for everything so far.
Frequently asked questions
Does Alicia Gard offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Alicia Gard works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Alicia Gard speak?
Alicia Gard speaks English.
How many years of experience does Alicia Gard have?
Alicia Gard has 8 years of experience.
Where is Alicia Gard licensed to practice?
Alicia Gard is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Alicia Gard accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Alicia Gard does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Alicia Gard offer?
Alicia Gard offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Alicia Gard?
Alicia Gard can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Alicia Gard?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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