Alison Garcia, LMHC, LPC

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Calm, practical support for stress and trauma

Details

Name	Alison Garcia
Credentials	LMHC, LPC
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Virginia, Florida
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	15

About Alison

Alison Garcia is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and anger. She brings 15 years of clinical experience and works to make first steps feel less overwhelming. Alison communicates plainly and listens closely so people feel heard from the start.

Alison creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters most to them. She focuses on what’s happening now and on practical ways to cope.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and collaborative so people leave with concrete steps they can try between visits. Her approach draws from Narrative Therapy, which looks at the stories people tell about their lives, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice thoughts and keep moving toward values.

She also uses client-centered techniques to follow each person’s lead and cognitive behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thinking patterns. Alison has worked with a wide range of concerns over her career, including family of origin issues, body image, caregiver stress, and recovery from domestic violence. She pays attention to how past experiences shape present reactions and helps people experiment with different responses.

Sessions are offered in English and are available in several online formats. Alison aims to help people build small, doable changes that add up to healthier coping and clearer priorities.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Alison works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Alison among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Alison among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Alison among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Alison among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Alison among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Alison among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Alison among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Alison among the ways she works.
Internal Family Systems: Listed by Alison among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Alison directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Alison directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and ACT work online

Alison often uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they repeat about themselves and their lives. This approach helps separate a person from a problem so they can see other possibilities and try new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is another common method she uses. ACT encourages noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and taking actions that match a person’s values.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison treats the first few sessions as a chance to learn what matters to each person and to test which methods feel helpful. She collaborates with clients to adjust techniques and pace based on individual needs and goals.

Online therapy lets people meet from many locations using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for full sessions and visual connection, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text work well for quick check-ins or brief skill practice. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep consistency even when life is unpredictable.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Alison work with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Alison also addresses related issues like body image, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.

What is Alison's therapeutic style?

Her style is conversational and collaborative. She listens closely, follows the client’s lead, and focuses on practical steps to try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Alison has 15 years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That background informs how she structures sessions and supports coping strategies.

What credentials and location apply to Alison?

She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Florida and Virginia. Her practice is based in Florida.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for shorter check-ins or longer therapy sessions as needed.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription selected.

How do I begin working with Alison?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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