Therapist profile
Alecia Ford (MA, NCC), LPC, LMHC
Licensed counselor - Parenting and stress
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- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Alecia
Alecia Ford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience in Texas. She works with adults and young adults on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, sleep problems, career issues, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on attachment concerns, communication problems, divorce and separation, and women's issues.
Her sessions center on practical strategies people can use at home. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and mindfulness work to address unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also uses client-centered principles to prioritize each person’s goals during conversations.
Alecia draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy when people need skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Solution-focused ideas help keep sessions goal-oriented so progress can be measured in small steps. She uses psychoeducation to explain what is happening and why certain strategies may help.
People often come with relationship strain, parenting fatigue, or the stress of major life shifts. In sessions she talks through specific behaviors and reactions, practices new ways of communicating, and sets realistic, short-term goals. She pays attention to practical changes that can improve day-to-day life.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She listens, offers evidence-informed methods from her listed approaches, and adjusts plans based on how a person responds. To begin, people can select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches work for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and committing to actions that matter to you. It can help when anxiety or avoidance get in the way of parenting, work, or daily routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is a common choice for anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment coping. These skills often help with stress, emotional regulation, and sleep.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which approaches to use, based on the person’s goals and what feels practical. They can adjust methods as progress is made and as new issues come up.
Specific session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around parenting, work, or other commitments because they reduce travel and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online care can make it simpler to practice tools between sessions and to build new communication habits into daily routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas, Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self esteem, depression, sleep issues, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and women’s issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes practical skills with supportive conversation. She uses approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, client-centered methods, and mindfulness to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in mental health settings and with adult and young adult clients.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Texas.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.