- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self-esteem issues
About Alicia
Alicia Dmochowski is a Florida LMHC with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. Alicia also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment challenges, body image, caregiver stress, and communication or control issues.
She frames sessions as practical conversations. Alicia adapts the way she talks based on each person's needs. She focuses on clear goals and on small steps that feel doable. The emphasis is on making sense of painful feelings and on changing habits that keep those feelings alive.
In sessions she listens and responds with direct, respectful feedback. She helps people name what they feel and where it shows up in daily life. Alicia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide that work and to look at patterns rooted in past relationships or trauma.
People who come for help with guilt or shame often want a clearer path forward. Alicia helps them examine what they blame themselves for and how those stories affect mood and behavior. She also addresses practical stressors, like caregiving demands and chronic health concerns, that can feed self-blame.
Her approach balances emotional work and concrete skill-building. That means noticing thoughts and feelings, practicing new ways of responding, and checking progress as goals change. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Alicia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. One common approach is cognitive-based work that helps identify and test thinking patterns contributing to anxiety, depression, and self-blame. That kind of work focuses on spotting automatic thoughts and trying alternative, more balanced ways of thinking.Another strand involves trauma-informed techniques that slow conversations down and map how past events affect current feelings and reactions. This approach often pairs understanding with practical skills to manage strong emotions and reduce avoidant responses that reinforce shame.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alicia collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in about what is working and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so therapy fits around caregiving or work. Therapists and licensed professionals generally tailor session length and pacing to practical needs and daily life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She helps you name the feelings, trace where they come from, and practice different responses. The work blends emotional reflection with concrete behavior changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health concerns. Her background includes addressing trauma, mood, and stress-related issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida. The credential is presented as LMHC and she holds Florida licensure.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What is the first step to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.