Alicia SauersLPC

Alicia Sauers, LPC, brings a steady and intentional approach to counseling. She began studying psychology at Grand Valley State University and later earned a master’s degree in counseling from Spring Arbor University. For six years she has focused on direct counseling work, building on a longer history in the mental health field. Alicia sees counseling as a team effort. She helps people look at past experiences that may be holding them back and then identify small, practical steps forward. Sessions move at a pace the client finds manageable, with attention to building trust and respectful listening. She has experience helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and coping with life changes. Alicia also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, blended family stress, fertility and body image struggles, caregiver burden, and communication problems. Her style is flexible and nonjudgmental. Alicia meets people where they are and adapts to each person’s needs. She focuses on helping clients gain coping skills, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and strengthen their ability to make choices that align with their goals. Alicia’s work emphasizes practical tools and steady support. She aims to help people recognize their own strengths and become their own advocates. Those seeking help during pregnancy, childbirth, or related transitions may find her experience and focus areas relevant to their concerns.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Many therapists describe their methods as evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns to reduce anxiety and depression, helping people notice thoughts and try different ways of thinking. Another approach centers on building coping skills and behavioral strategies to manage stress, grief, or trauma-related reactions through practical exercises and gradual changes in daily routines. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. That decision happens over a few conversations and can adapt as progress is made. If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit care into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a break. They also let people continue work with a licensed professional when schedules or mobility make in-person visits difficult. Discuss format and scheduling when you arrange your first appointment to find what works best for your routine and goals.