Alicia Colon, LICSW - Therapist in Massachusetts

About Alicia

Alicia Colon is a licensed independent clinical social worker with over two decades of practice in Massachusetts. She focuses on practical help for relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, and issues around intimacy and sleep. Parents reading this can expect clear guidance and straightforward support rooted in real experience.

Alicia speaks English and offers sessions through multiple online formats. Alicia asks questions and listens first. She sees the person behind the problem and builds on existing strengths.

Background and approach

Her approach is collaborative - she works with clients to set realistic goals and small steps. This makes change feel manageable instead of overwhelming. Her background includes long-term clinical work across many settings over 26 years.

That experience informs how she helps people cope with major life changes, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and career or parenting stress. She also addresses blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and aging and geriatric concerns. In sessions she focuses on practical skills for communication, impulse control, and managing intense emotions.

She helps with family problems, codependency, forgiveness, jealousy, and isolation by breaking issues into workable parts. For those dealing with domestic violence or fertility-related stress, she offers steady support and safety-focused conversations. Alicia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person.

She emphasizes small, concrete steps like behavior changes, communication practice, and sleep strategies. The goal is to help clients feel more capable and more in control of daily life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Alicia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to practical needs. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and behavior changes to reduce intense emotions and improve daily functioning. This is helpful for anxiety, anger, mood swings, and sleep problems.

Another approach emphasizes communication practice and problem-solving. Sessions include concrete exercises to improve conversations, set boundaries, and manage family or workplace conflicts. That work suits relationship strain, codependency, and caregiver stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alicia will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose techniques that fit the client’s life and adjust methods as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy parents and professionals. Video calls let people see face-to-face interaction without travel, while phone sessions provide a simple alternative. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short check-ins, skill practice, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a routine and try different formats to see what works best.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Alicia works with a wide range of concerns including relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, intimacy and sleep issues, and parenting stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens, helps set practical goals, and focuses on small steps clients can take between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has 26 years of professional experience and long-term clinical work across multiple settings in Massachusetts.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and practices in Massachusetts with the credential listed as MA LICSW LICSW111684.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Anger management

Also works with

Experience: 26 years
Licensed: Massachusetts
Languages: English

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