- CBT methods
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Alecia
Alecia Rager is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of experience working in clinical and community settings. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, family matters, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD among her focus areas. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Florida.
Alecia's background includes work in crisis units, rehab and detox facilities, hospital trauma units, and emergency departments. She has supported caregivers of people with neurocognitive disorders and has experience across settings that involve acute stress and crisis. That experience informs how she responds when someone is overwhelmed or unsure where to begin.
Her approach combines practical, evidence-informed methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness practices. In sessions she helps people notice thoughts and behaviors, try small changes, and practice new skills between meetings.
Alecia emphasizes collaboration. She works with each person to identify goals and strengths, then chooses techniques that fit those goals. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on real-life problems like relationship patterns, mood challenges, and stress management.
People who contact her can expect clear, goal-oriented work that draws on crisis experience and multiple therapy methods. If a reader wants to start, they should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Alecia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve functioning. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and patterns that show up in relationships.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult feelings without trying to eliminate them and choose actions that align with their values. Mindfulness practices are used alongside these methods to build awareness and reduce reactivity in stressful moments.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to match methods to goals and preferences, adjusting methods as needed rather than insisting on a single technique.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can focus on practical skills between sessions.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Alecia lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family matters, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, self-esteem, career changes, coping with life changes, and ADHD among her focus areas.
How would she approach social anxiety or phobias in sessions?
She uses evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address anxious thoughts and behaviors, and pairs this with mindfulness and client-centered conversation to practice new responses.
What experience supports this work?
She has nine years of experience, including roles in crisis units, rehab and detox facilities, hospital trauma units, and emergency departments, plus work with caregivers of people with neurocognitive disorders.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.