Alicia Burley
Greetings! I'm Alicia and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, serving clients virtually in Texas and Colorado. I'm a lover of people and operate from a place of grace and curiosity. I aged out of the foster care system and I've worked primarily with adults throughout my therapy career. I've supported older adults through life-changing medical diagnoses, grief, and more. I focus on women/older adults navigating anxiety, depression, career choices, retirement, stress, and finding balance. I look forward to exploring your personal goals and developing attainable, meaningful plans together.
I've supported older adults through life-changing medical diagnoses, grief, and more.
My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self. My approach is flexible and client-centered, using strategies to identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns while building coping skills (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). This gives you tools to feel more in control of your emotions and behaviors. I also use Solution Focused Therapy.
First session
Think of our first session as a detailed meet and greet. I'll ask questions about your background and understand why now is the time to start therapy. We'll set initial goals to guide treatment. You might feel nervous, but I'm down-to-earth and will help you through the process. At the end of the first session, I hope you feel heard, supported, and motivated to continue working with me.
Strengths
I practice active listening and seek clarification to understand your point of view. I'm open, honest, compassionate, and encouraging. I'll communicate my thoughts directly when appropriate and hold you accountable as we navigate therapy together. I'm here to guide and support you, not judge you.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is an older adult who is struggling with life transitions, such as retirement, change in living environment, and more. I enjoy working with the older population who believe in therapy and are willing to be open, honest, and challenge thoughts and beliefs. I also enjoy working with adults in general who are navigating anxiety, depression, career choices, stress, and finding balance.
Origin story
I love people and went into the helping profession simply to help. Growing up in a diverse environment and seeing so many struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and trauma, I wanted to help others heal, overcome challenges, and lead successful lives.
Ongoing work together
We'll work collaboratively to identify and set goals based on what's important to you. Goals may change as we work together, and that's okay. While I'm here to share my expertise and provide tools, you are the expert of your life. Together, we'll identify challenges and work on strategies to help you move forward. As you accomplish your goal(s), you'll know you are making progress.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My approach is flexible and client-centered, using strategies to identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns while building coping skills. This gives you tools to feel more in control of your emotions and behaviors. Often times the way we think can influence how we feel and our behaviors (how we react). During our sessions, we will identify any thought patterns that could be contributing to anxiety, depression, or other areas. We will discuss those thoughts and hopefully identify healthy responses that align with your goals. My goal isn't to get you to see the positive in everything, but rather to identify any unhealthy thoughts that are contributing to unhealthy behavior.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
Solution Focused Brief Treatment is like it sounds. We will focus on getting the solutions you seek-the best way to get there. We don't spend much time on history or the underlying story. During our sessions we'd focus on goals, what resources or strengths do you have to achieve those goals, what has worked/not worked in the past, and what steps can you take to reach the goals.
Location
Virtual sessions