Dr. Amary Alcide

Evidence-informed therapy for life transitions

LCSW Florida

Experience: 16 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Amary

Dr. Amary Alcide is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 16 years of experience offering integrative mental health support.

Background and approach

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting, self-esteem, grief, career transitions, bipolar disorder, depression, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She also pays attention to related areas such as attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication and control issues, and blended family dynamics.

Her style blends evidence-informed methods with pragmatic goal-setting, drawing on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered principles. Dr.

Alcide emphasizes translating research into concrete strategies, helping clients convert broad goals into tailored action plans that fit their everyday lives. Based in Florida and practicing in English, she accepts international clients and offers multiple online session formats to accommodate different schedules.

Practical, engaging, and focused on empowerment, she aims to help people improve functioning and well-being through measurable, research-informed techniques. Prospective clients can start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.

Integrating evidence-informed approaches with online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing more balanced ways of thinking and behaving; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational experiences shape current patterns in relationships and helps people develop more supported and connected ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist supports clients in finding their own goals and solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work, and the therapist treats selection as a collaborative process. Together they assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapt techniques from different models so interventions fit the client's life and priorities rather than applying a single method rigidly.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more accessible and flexible. These formats allow people to connect from different locations and to choose the cadence and style of communication that best suits their schedule and comfort, supporting consistent progress and easier integration of therapeutic work into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting, self-esteem, grief, career issues, bipolar disorder, depression, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. The practice also addresses related topics such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and blended family dynamics.

How would you describe the therapist's clinical approach and style?

The approach combines evidence-informed methods and practical goal-setting, emphasizing empowerment and measurable strategies. Therapy integrates CBT, attachment-informed techniques, DBT, EFT, and client-centered principles to tailor interventions to each person's needs.

What background and experience does the therapist bring?

The therapist has 16 years of clinical experience and draws on academic research to inform practice, translating scholarly findings into practical, individualized treatment plans and actionable goals.

What credentials and licensing does the clinician hold and where are they located?

The clinician is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential LCSW and holds FL LCSW SW11225. The practice is based in Florida.

Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and the clinician accepts international clients for online work.

What formats are offered for online sessions?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?

Fees vary based on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English