Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Alicia works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Alicia
Alicia Swisher is a licensed master social worker practicing in Michigan. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with grief, anger, depression, anxiety, and major life changes. Alicia aims to create a respectful, supportive space where people feel heard and understood.
She uses a straightforward, person-centered way of working. Sessions begin with listening to what matters most to the client and then shaping a plan that fits their situation.
Background and approach
Alicia adapts conversations and tools to match each person's needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach. Her background includes four years of professional work in clinical settings. During that time she has supported people facing trauma and abuse, parenting stress, relationship strain, and challenges tied to serious illness or chronic pain.
She has also worked with concerns linked to first responder and veteran issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and bipolar mood concerns. In sessions she offers practical strategies for managing strong emotions, improving coping skills, and handling stressful life transitions. She will talk through concrete steps you can try between meetings and adjust them as you go.
The focus is on small, realistic changes that feel manageable. People who reach out typically want steady support while they work through difficult feelings and decisions. Alicia helps clients set clear goals and checks in regularly to see what is helping.
Her approach is compassionate and pragmatic, aimed at helping people regain a sense of control and forward momentum.
What Alicia works with
Everything Alicia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Alicia's practice.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Many of the techniques Alicia uses are straightforward, evidence-based approaches that help manage strong emotions and build coping skills. One approach focuses on emotion regulation and teaches practical ways to notice, name, and reduce intense feelings so they feel less overwhelming. This helps with anger, anxiety, and mood swings.Another common method involves problem-solving and behavioral strategies. These are concrete steps for tackling everyday stressors, improving routines, and testing small changes that can improve daily functioning and mood. This approach suits people facing life transitions, chronic illness, or ongoing stress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alicia works with each person to choose techniques that match their needs and goals, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful when visual cues matter, phone can be easier with limited bandwidth, live chat or text-based messaging can fit quick check-ins or busy schedules, and all formats make it easier to work around appointments, travel, or mobility limits. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into everyday life.
Questions people ask about Alicia
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with grief, anger, depression, anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes, along with issues related to trauma, parenting, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and practical; she listens first, then tailors conversations and steps to your needs. Sessions focus on doable strategies and steady support.
What is her clinical experience?
She has four years of professional work experience in clinical settings supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she is licensed in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.