Alecia Ford (MA, NCC)

Compassionate, skills-focused care for real life struggles

LPC, LMHC Texas

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Alecia

Alecia Ford (MA, NCC) centers her work in cognitive and skills-based therapies, combining practical strategies with a person-focused stance.

Background and approach

She brings five years of clinical experience as a licensed counselor, using evidence-informed methods to help clients manage anxiety, stress, sleep difficulties, and low self-esteem while navigating life and career transitions. Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance and mindfulness-rooted techniques to address patterns that maintain distress, alongside client-centered elements that honor each person’s perspective.

Alecia also draws on dialectical and solution-focused ideas when clients need concrete coping tools, clearer communication, or help rebuilding connection after separation or attachment wounds. Clients seeking support for parenting challenges, women’s issues, obsessions and compulsions, or social anxiety may find her style practical and collaborative.

She practices as an LPC and LMHC licensed in Texas and Washington, and she frames therapy as a partnership that balances skill-building with empathetic listening to foster sustainable change.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Alecia draws heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and addressing compulsive behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another frequent element of her work, inviting people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-guided action that supports meaningful change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; Alecia works with each person to determine which combination of CBT, ACT, and client-centered techniques best fits their goals and preferences. She emphasizes joint decision-making so treatment remains responsive as concerns evolve and progress is tracked together.

Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support while balancing work, parenting, and daily life, and they allow for skills practice and check-ins between longer sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Alecia works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, low self-esteem, parenting difficulties, career challenges, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like attachment, communication, and OCD symptoms.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, DBT skills, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused ideas to tailor work to each client’s needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Alecia has five years of experience working in the mental health field, applying a mix of behavioral and person-centered techniques across diverse concerns.

What credentials and locations are listed for this therapist?

She holds LPC and LMHC credentials with license details TX LPC 85806 and WA LMHC MHC.LH.70018325 and is based in Texas.

Which languages are available for therapy sessions?

Sessions are offered in English; she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what session formats can clients meet with her?

Clients can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preference.

How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Sleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Texas, Washington

Languages

English