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Online therapist

Alicia Powell

Compassionate therapy for common parenting challenges

Credentials
LCSW, LMHC
Experience
26 years
Licensed in
Idaho, Washington
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Alicia

Alicia Powell is a licensed clinical social worker and licensed mental health counselor practicing in Idaho. She brings 26 years of experience in mental health to conversations about stress, anxiety, parenting, grief, and other common struggles. Alicia aims to create a calm, straightforward space where parents and caregivers can say what’s hard and set clear goals for change.

She uses practical therapy methods that help people learn new ways of coping.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on everyday problems like managing anger, addressing mood symptoms, improving self-esteem, and handling life transitions. Alicia also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, eating concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Alicia holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) credentials with the following IDs: LCSW LCSW-25910 and WA LMHC LH00004247.

She has practiced since 1995 and has training that includes financial coaching to address money-related stress. In sessions she invites clients to take part in creating their treatment plan. That collaborative step helps set clear, realistic goals and keeps work focused on what matters most.

Alicia approaches difficult topics with openness and respect to help people speak honestly and make steady progress. Therapy is offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Information about cost notes that pricing varies with location and therapist availability and that sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Alicia uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on specific skills for anxiety, mood changes, and stress.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which means the therapist listens without judgment and follows the client’s lead. That approach is useful for building trust and working through sensitive topics at a pace that feels safe.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alicia collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they review progress and adjust the plan as needed so sessions stay focused and useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing parenting and busy schedules. Video and phone sessions provide face-to-face time when needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter interactions for coping skills and coaching. These options make it easier to attend regularly and to apply new tools in real life.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alicia commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, eating issues, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general approach to therapy?
She combines client-centered listening with structured tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills and shift unhelpful patterns.
How long has she practiced in mental health?
Alicia has 26 years of experience in the field, beginning work in 1995 and holding clinical licenses obtained in the 2000s.
What credentials and licensure does she hold and where is she located?
She holds LCSW and LMHC credentials. License details are LCSW LCSW-25910 and WA LMHC LH00004247, and she practices in Idaho.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
26 years
Licensed
Idaho, Washington
Languages
English

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