- Years in practice
- 4
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Anger management
About Alicia
Alicia Swisher is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who helps people manage grief, anger, and major life changes. She works with those facing relationship strain, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and issues tied to trauma and abuse. Her practice also addresses concerns related to chronic illness, cancer, first responder stress, hospice and end-of-life matters, and veteran issues.
Alicia uses straightforward conversation to understand what matters most to each person.
Background and approach
She adapts the pace and focus to fit individual needs. Sessions are built around practical steps and clearer ways to handle day-to-day struggles. She brings four years of professional experience to her work and aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Alicia says the first step toward change often takes courage, and she offers steady support through that process. In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems going, then helps create small, achievable goals. She focuses on building coping skills for stress, managing strong emotions, and improving self-esteem.
Parents can get concrete strategies for common parenting concerns and for juggling family stress. Alicia tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation. She helps people weigh options, try new behaviors, and track progress over time.
Her approach is practical and relationship-centered, with an emphasis on clear steps you can use between sessions.
What Alicia works with
Everything Alicia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Alicia helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- First responder issues
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Practical approaches for online care and parenting concerns
Alicia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear problem solving and emotion management. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, then replace them with more helpful habits. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks big problems into manageable steps. Another approach she draws on emphasizes coping skills for strong emotions like anger and grief. That work teaches grounding strategies, pacing, and ways to respond differently in heated moments.Finding the best approach is collaborative. Alicia works with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals and daily life. She adjusts the plan as people try strategies and report back on what helps or needs change.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging work well for quick updates, brief coaching, or people who prefer typing. These formats aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules, especially for parents juggling many demands.
Questions people ask about Alicia
What kinds of concerns does Alicia address?
She supports people with grief, anger, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and bipolar challenges. Additional focus areas include cancer, chronic illness and pain, first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life care, and veteran issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Alicia favors plainspoken conversation and practical steps. She listens for patterns, sets small goals, and helps people try new behaviors between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Michigan LMSW and has four years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Michigan as an LMSW and offers services to clients located in that region.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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