- anger management
- grief support
- first responder issues
About Alicia
Alicia Swisher is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with grief, loss, anger, and major life changes. Alicia also helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder.
In sessions she focuses on practical ways to manage strong emotions and navigate upsetting situations. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented. She and the client plan steps to reduce reactivity, improve communication, and handle day-to-day challenges more effectively.
Her work includes addressing the emotional effects of illness, chronic pain, cancer, and end-of-life issues. She also brings experience supporting first responders and veterans with job-related stress and adjustment concerns. These topics are approached with direct discussion and concrete coping tools.
Alicia adapts how she talks and what she suggests based on each person’s situation. She explains options clearly, offers strategies to try between sessions, and checks how well those ideas are working. The aim is steady progress through practical change rather than quick fixes.
People who reach out will complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and pricing varies by location. Online session options should be confirmed before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Alicia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. One approach emphasizes emotion regulation strategies to help people notice triggers, slow down automatic reactions, and choose responses that feel healthier. This is useful for hot tempers, irritability, and recurring arguments.Another common focus is problem-solving and behavioral strategies that break large problems into small steps. Those techniques help with overwhelming stress, coping with life changes, and managing symptoms related to grief, chronic illness, or bipolar mood shifts.
Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the work. Alicia collaborates with each person to pick approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in as things progress and adjusts the plan when a method isn’t helping.
If you want to use online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Many people find virtual sessions easier to fit into work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with her after the matching questionnaire to confirm how sessions will be scheduled and what will work best for your situation.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with grief, loss, anger, depression, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, parenting strain, trauma and related issues.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, with clear conversation and steps to manage strong emotions and improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.