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Alicia Thomas

Therapist · Texas

Alicia ThomasLMSW, LCSW

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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  • Experience13 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Client-centered approach
  • CBT techniques
  • Supports parents

About Alicia

Alicia Thomas is a Licensed Master Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Texas. She brings 13 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting concerns. Alicia focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. She meets people where they are and centers their own goals and strengths.rrAlicia uses a client-centered approach to make space for each person’s story and priorities. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different actions. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with anxiety and seasonal mood shifts, and solution-focused conversations support quick, goal-oriented progress.rrHer background includes work addressing relationship and family problems, communication breakdowns, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. She also helps people facing trauma, postpartum depression, feelings of emptiness, and life-purpose questions. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what will make everyday life feel more manageable.rrAlicia encourages people to use their strengths while trying small changes between meetings. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s voice guides each step. For anyone worried about starting, she acknowledges that the first step takes courage and offers steady support along the way.

How these approaches translate to online work

Alicia often uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral strategies to guide sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client sets priorities and decides what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood.rrShe also brings mindfulness techniques into conversations to help with stress, seasonal mood shifts, and postpartum symptoms. Mindfulness practice involves short exercises in awareness and breathing that can reduce reactivity and make daily routines easier to manage.rrChoosing the right approach is part of the work together. Alicia will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. That collaboration shapes which methods are emphasized and how sessions are structured.rrThe original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or after childcare. Others appreciate short skill-focused meetings or standard-length sessions to work through parenting concerns and emotional symptoms. Discussing practical needs up front helps match session style to everyday life.

License and NPI

  • LCSW Texas · No. 56521
  • LMSW Michigan · No. 6801103352

NPI1104341395

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Texas, Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Alicia helps with stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting concerns. She also addresses relationship and family problems, low self-esteem, and trauma-related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She takes a client-centered stance and uses clear, practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Conversations are focused on the client’s goals and small steps forward.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 13 years of professional experience working with people on motivation, confidence, coping, and life changes. That background informs a pragmatic approach in sessions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Texas. The profile lists MI LMSW and TX LCSW as credential details.

What languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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