- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LPC, LMHC
- Licensed in
- Texas, Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Alecia
Alecia Ford (MA, NCC) is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on practical support for parents and individuals facing life stress. She combines grounded talk therapy with skills-based tools so parents can manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, and shifts in family roles. Her tone is direct and compassionate, aimed at people who want clear steps and steady support.
Alecia uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions.
Background and approach
Mindfulness practices and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used to teach emotion regulation and present-moment focus. Her background includes five years working in mental health in Texas. She holds a Master of Arts and is credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC.
These credentials appear as TX LPC and WA LMHC in her documentation. In sessions she aims to keep things practical. Conversations often include short exercises, goal-setting, and homework parents can try between meetings.
She also uses client-centered techniques to follow each person's priorities and pace. Alecia offers multiple online formats so therapy can fit a busy schedule. She works with adults and young adults on parenting concerns, self-esteem, relationships, depression, career decisions, and coping with life changes.
Her approach focuses on small changes that lead to clearer communication and more manageable daily routines.
What Alecia works with
Everything Alecia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Alecia helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alecia lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that work well online
Alecia commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values. ACT can help parents and adults manage stress and stay steady during life changes.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT offers concrete steps for reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and addressing mood or worry through practice and short exercises.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That means trying techniques together, adjusting based on what helps, and setting practical, measurable goals.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let therapists use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or when writing feels easier than talking.
These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, childcare, and busy schedules while maintaining steady progress toward concrete goals.
Questions people ask about Alecia
What concerns can Alecia help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, sleep issues, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and women's concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style blends skills training with supportive listening. Sessions often include practical exercises, goal setting, and tools from ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.
How much experience does she have?
Alecia has five years of experience working in mental health settings in Texas. That experience includes helping adults and young adults with parenting and related issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds a Master of Arts and is credentialed as an LPC and an LMHC. Credential details are TX LPC and WA LMHC and she lists Texas as her location.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Costs vary by location and therapist selection. Sessions use 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 according to the therapist's availability.
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