Alicia Bellman

Compassionate, practical mental health support

LMHC Florida

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Alicia

Alicia Bellman is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with seven years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on a blend of cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused methods to create practical, individualized plans that address both immediate coping needs and longer-term growth. Her approach centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she customizes conversations and interventions to each person’s circumstances.

Alicia brings personal insight into adapting to changed circumstances, and she integrates psychoeducation and talk therapy to help clients build skills, increase emotional awareness, and explore meaningful goals. Therapy with her emphasizes collaboration and steady progress toward a more balanced daily life.

Working from Florida, Alicia supports clients facing issues such as compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication difficulties, and family-of-origin concerns. She aims to cultivate a nonjudgmental environment where practical tools and reflective work combine to promote resilience and clearer direction for the future.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client’s perspectives and goals shape the work; it helps people feel heard while exploring their values and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts interfere with daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to each person’s concerns, try techniques that match those goals, and adjust methods over time so treatment aligns with changing needs and preferences. That shared decision making helps tailor sessions to what works best for an individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and varied routines. These formats allow consistent access to a licensed professional from different locations, support steady use of skill-building exercises between sessions, and give multiple ways to stay connected when circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, along with related issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and isolation.

What therapeutic style can I expect?

The work blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to teach skills and explore goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Alicia has seven years of professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She practices as an LMHC licensed in Florida with license number FL LMHC MH19902.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English