- Stress and anxiety
- Family conflict help
- Grief and loss
About Alece
Alece McFadden is an Illinois LCSW with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief and loss, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges. She also supports clients dealing with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, chronic illness, body image, and dissociation.
Alece keeps sessions straightforward and focused on practical steps. She listens to what matters most and uses discussion and collaborative problem solving to address day-to-day struggles. Sessions often include talking through coping strategies, practicing communication skills, and building habits that support better functioning.
Her approach is adaptable to each person’s situation. She works with clients to set clear, short-term goals and checks progress along the way. When needed she helps uncover patterns that keep problems repeating and suggests ways to try different behaviors.
Alece draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide treatment decisions. She explains options in plain language and involves clients in choosing what to try first. The emphasis is on methods that can be practiced between appointments so skills grow over time.
People who choose her can expect a direct and respectful working relationship. She makes time to review what is and isn’t helping, then adjusts the plan. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches used and how online work fits
Alece uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One commonly used approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and testing different ways of thinking and behaving; this helps with anxiety and low mood by breaking patterns that keep problems going. Another approach she draws on focuses on improving communication and relationship patterns, helping people express needs and set boundaries clearly.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Alece will review what you want to achieve, explain options in plain terms, and try methods that fit your goals. She checks in about what is working and adjusts the plan together with each client.
The online work options for this profile are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. They also let people keep a consistent appointment across changes in routine. Ask about formats, timing, and technical needs when you schedule so sessions match your everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Alece works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting concerns. She also addresses related areas like attachment, abandonment, body image, chronic illness, and dissociation.
What is her therapy style like?
She keeps sessions practical and direct, focusing on discussion, problem solving, and skills you can use between appointments. Goals are set together and progress is reviewed regularly.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience as a clinician in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Illinois LCSW and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm time zones and scheduling when you book.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.