AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
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Mindfulness-based care
Collaborative treatment
Practical skills
About Alicia
Alicia Powell is a licensed clinician with more than two decades of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or life change. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that make daily life a little easier. Alicia holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) credentials and practices in Idaho.
She uses mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns of thought and body sensation without getting stuck in them. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits.
Alicia has worked across a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, eating issues, and anger. She has experience supporting people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault, and she can discuss financial stress using training from the Ramsey Financial Coach master's program.
Her approach centers on collaboration: clients help set goals and shape the plan. Sessions are conversational and aimed at skill building - for example, grounding, emotion regulation, and manageable behavior changes. Alicia emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental style so difficult topics can be discussed.
She has practiced in mental health since 1995 and received Idaho LCSW in 2004 and Washington LMHC in 2001. That breadth of experience informs a flexible approach that blends practical tools with deeper work on relationships and patterns.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Alicia often uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept away by them. Mindfulness tools can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and managing urges or emotional spikes.
She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional responses. That work can help with intimacy issues, relationship distress, and understanding repeated interaction patterns.
Client-Centered Therapy is part of her approach as well, meaning sessions focus on the person's goals and experience rather than a fixed agenda. Together the therapist and client decide what feels most useful and adapt methods over time.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Alicia works collaboratively to match methods to a client's needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts techniques based on progress and feedback.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, and make participation easier when a quieter room is available. Talk with Alicia about what will fit your routine and goals before scheduling.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Alicia works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. She also supports people facing parenting, career, eating, and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She blends mindfulness, attachment ideas, and skill-based techniques to help people manage emotions and change habits.
What is her clinical background?
She has been in the mental health field since 1995 and has 26 years of professional experience. Her work includes trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, and a range of mood and behavioral concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LMHC credentials and practices in Idaho. Both credentials are listed as LCSW and LMHC in her profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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