Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How & works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About &
Dr. & Mrs. Alicia Millard is a California-based licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience.
She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce stress and manage anger. Her approach aims to make therapy feel doable even when starting feels hard. She helps people who struggle with anxiety, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem.
She works with clients looking to handle life changes, improve motivation, or rebuild confidence after upsetting events.
Background and approach
She also addresses mood concerns and social anxiety in straightforward sessions. Her style is respectful and compassionate. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
She listens first, then outlines clear steps to try between meetings. With two decades of practice, she draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to inform her work. She pays attention to how past experiences affect current behavior and supports clients in learning new coping skills.
Communication, forgiveness, and managing guilt and shame are common topics in her sessions. People looking for help with caregiver stress, relationship communication problems, or exploring life purpose find practical guidance here. Dr.
& Mrs. Alicia Millard encourages small, measurable changes that add up over time.
What & works with
Everything & lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in &'s practice.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Many of the techniques she uses come from well-researched therapies that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building new coping skills. One common approach emphasizes learning practical skills to manage stress and anxiety, such as breath work, grounding techniques, and behavioral experiments that reduce avoidance. These tools are useful for people dealing with panic, persistent worry, or everyday nervousness.Another approach looks closely at how past distress and traumatic events affect current reactions. This work involves talking through memories, noticing triggers, and practicing new ways of responding to strong feelings. It often helps people who struggle with anger, intrusive memories, or mood difficulties regain a sense of control over reactions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. That teamwork helps find a fit that suits the client’s needs and pace.
Online sessions offer flexibility for many schedules. Video calls let the therapist and client work face to face when a deeper conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging support ongoing check-ins, brief coaching, or notes between sessions. These options make regular work on goals more accessible for people balancing other responsibilities.
Questions people ask about &
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and related concerns such as mood disorders and social anxiety.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and respectful. She listens first, then helps set clear steps and coping strategies to use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. 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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.