- Anger management
- CBT and ACT
- Mindfulness skills
About Alison
Alison Garcia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of clinical experience in Florida. She supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Alison works directly with clients to help them talk through difficult feelings and daily struggles.
Her approach focuses on clear conversation and practical steps. She uses methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns and try small changes. Sessions are meant to be straightforward and focused on what a person wants to address next.
Alison draws on 15 years of varied work to adapt methods to each person’s situation. She often combines client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques. That means clients can expect time to tell their story and time to practice new ways of responding to stress or anger.
She also works with concerns linked to family history, communication problems, caregiving stress, body image, and relationship strain such as commitment or blended family issues. Practical problem solving and learning coping skills are common parts of her work.
Many clients come with single big events or ongoing strains. Alison helps people break those problems down into manageable steps. She guides exercises in noticing thoughts, shifting behavior, and building small routines that reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting driven by them and then focus on actions that reflect what matters. It can be useful for anger that feels stuck or for values-based decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and reactive anger.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and shifting direction when needed.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking so you know the available options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use practices learned in session in the moments they need them. If a particular way of working seems better, Alison will adapt sessions to focus on skills, behavior experiments, or reflective conversation as appropriate.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, plus related areas like caregiver stress and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style combines client-centered listening with practical, goal-focused techniques. Sessions include time to talk and time to work on specific skills.
How long has she been practicing?
Alison has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is located in Florida with licensure noted for FL LMHC and VA LPC.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered for her practice.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.