A Big Hello to you. You are scanning all these profiles. Looking for something to stand out to make you say,"I will go with this one." It is daunting but you have made it this far. Here is the tip. Your choice is not terminal. It is absolutely ok to try multiple therapists to see who gets you the best. Who understands you the best. After each session, you should feel lighter. You may not recall all that was said, but you will note how you feel. Did you feel heard? Understood? Did the therapist talk to me like they were reading a book or did it sound like they really got me? When you get the right one, those questions will be answered with a firm, Yes. Part of individual therapy is talking about friends, partners and loved ones. My training and focus are centered only on heterosexual relationship dynamics. If you are looking for letters for work, ESA, Social Security, FMLA, Family Court, you will need a psychological evaluation by a forensic psychologist. I am not able to perform assessments, letters for claims or provide appearances in court.
I know for sure how anxiety producing this can be. But let me ease that right now. Think the first session with me as an easy breezy conversation. It will not feel clinical but more conversational. I will not push you to talk about anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. So don't worry there. I will ask you to share what you feel comfortable with sharing that day and that will be that. I work best with mature adults who expect a professional service. As nice and friendly as therapists are, please do expect that there are boundaries around scheduling and cancellations less than 24 hours. Expectations you can have for me: I enjoy working with clients who are honest and interested in their growth. I will listen and respond with thoughtfulness and care. I work best with clients who respect time the time they request. There is a cancellation policy that is held to. If a person is loose with time and takes boundaries personal, please do not book here as most therapists I know have the same expectation. A better first step is not here but a local agency that has counseling interns. There is good counseling there too but interns likely are earning their living in another way as they are working on professional licensure. Look for some of your larger agencies in your city and ask if they have interns. They will be happy to get you connected! Then come back here when you feel you are ready. I'll be here.
I love love love working with kind people however, I am not hungry for amass a large caseload. I trust that GOD will make the connections that he sees fit to make. I get most excited when a person is interested in their own well being. I find this very motivating to work with. I don't work great with those who intend to hold on to what makes them less well while hoping to somehow be well. Change requires changing even one little thing. You will be AMAZED at what 1 different *action, *word, or *thought can make. Check my website to see what clients have said at Mindspacehealth.com Professional boundaries and standards: Therapists are friendly but this is not the same as a friend to friend relationship. We are professionals that have prepared to work with you only in a friendly, yet professional manner. I will respect boundaries with you. We also must set work boundaries for ourselves in order to do this very important work. On scheduling: Please know that I will show up for sessions. If there is a True emergency, I will contact you by phone ASAP. Otherwise, I do not No Show clients. Clients who No Show are charged for that time that blocks them from being able to work. No one shows up for work and unexpectedly be told that their day will be cut for no reason of their own. That is the way to understand it. It is also a boundary that I want clients to think about and accept before they book. If you are prone to last minute changes. I am not the best therapist to schedule with. I work with serious clients who are committed to their work. I know that is direct but in this line of work, I have learned that you have to be. You know a thing about boundaries too
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Christian Counseling
I welcome clients to bring the faith into their sessions to the extent that they wish. I will never impose my opinion or views on clients. Instead, I make myself available for clients to share their strengths and challenges with their faith as it relates to what they are currently working through.
Mind-body approach
How often do you tell yourself and other people, "I'm OK" when you really may not be? Our minds don't allow us to feel. It's always trying to protect us from something. That is where the body steps in. It tells us the truth through head or stomach issues, colds, and other things. Learning how to respect the signals your body gives you early on can really help in resetting the nervous system. Therapy is a good tool to support you in listening not only to your head but your heart and body as well.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
My job as a therapist is to work my way out of a job. That means, if I teach you about what your brain and body are doing and give you ways to practice skills in your everyday life, you will be in therapy for a shorter period of time. This is my goal as a therapist. That is, give you all that I know so that you can take care anytime, anywhere.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
The brain is marvelous and at the same time, it does not automatically lead us towards good mental health. It just repeats back to you what you have already said and done in a reoccurring loop. It does not generate anything new on its own. We have to train the brain to go where WE WANT it to go. CBT is a model that is easy to grasp and connect to. The skills are sensible if you practice them. Therapy should encourage you to see ways you can incorporate those skills naturally each and every day without feeling overwhelmed.
31 ratings with written reviews
May 14, 2026
Alicia was very warm and authentic. She asked questions and let me share things about myself in a very caring way.
April 22, 2026
Alisha is amazing! I always feel herd and I love that she pauses before she speaks. I also love that she asks questions to get a better understanding of what I'm thinking. I truly enjoy our time.
April 1, 2026
I really enjoyed my first session. I didn’t know what to expect but Ms. Alisha made me feel very comfortable. 😊