- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma and abuse
About Alison
Alison Garcia is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. She speaks plainly and aims to make starting therapy feel less overwhelming for someone taking that first step.
She brings 15 years of clinical experience and holds LMHC and LPC credentials. Alison focuses on creating an open space where clients can name what they are feeling and think through next steps without judgment. Sessions are conversational and rooted in what each person needs right now.
Her work often addresses related concerns like abandonment, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and family of origin issues. She also supports people dealing with body image, co-morbidity, codependency, and the fallout of separation or domestic violence. Practical coping skills and clearer communication are common goals in her sessions.
Alison uses a mix of approaches tailored to the person in front of her. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered methods. These tools help people manage distressing thoughts, reduce avoidance, and connect with what matters to them.
Located in Florida, Alison aims to help clients move from feeling stuck to taking manageable steps. She acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and works to make the process straightforward and respectful.
She brings 15 years of clinical experience and holds LMHC and LPC credentials. Alison focuses on creating an open space where clients can name what they are feeling and think through next steps without judgment. Sessions are conversational and rooted in what each person needs right now.
Her work often addresses related concerns like abandonment, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and family of origin issues. She also supports people dealing with body image, co-morbidity, codependency, and the fallout of separation or domestic violence. Practical coping skills and clearer communication are common goals in her sessions.
Alison uses a mix of approaches tailored to the person in front of her. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered methods. These tools help people manage distressing thoughts, reduce avoidance, and connect with what matters to them.
Located in Florida, Alison aims to help clients move from feeling stuck to taking manageable steps. She acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and works to make the process straightforward and respectful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Virginia, Florida
Languages
English
How therapy approaches adapt to online care
Alison uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focuses on choosing actions that match personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alison will work with each client to decide which methods feel most useful, based on their goals and what feels comfortable. That choice is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also gives clients a way to continue care between in-person visits if that is helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to an online setting so practical skill-building continues even when meeting remotely.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alison address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, along with related issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and nonjudgmental, focused on listening and helping clients say what they need to say before deciding next steps.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Alison has 15 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and life stressors.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida while also licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alison?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.