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Alicia Dmochowski

Alicia Dmochowski, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Steady, practical care for stress and trauma

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  • Compassionate listening
  • Practical coping skills
  • Individualized plans

About Alicia

Alicia Dmochowski is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with ten years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Alicia aims to make the first step easier by offering a respectful, compassionate approach. She recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage and affirms that choice.

Alicia adapts conversations and care to each person's needs. She works with people on self-esteem, managing strong emotions, and coping during difficult life changes. The work often includes identifying patterns that keep problems stuck and trying new ways of responding. Sessions are practical and focused on what helps in daily life.

Her background includes a decade of clinical experience in Florida settings. That experience informs how she responds to common concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and relationship communication struggles. Alicia also supports people navigating issues tied to adoption, attachment, and abandonment.

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and matches them to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all model. Treatment plans are collaborative and adjusted as progress is made. Alicia explains options clearly so people understand what to expect from the work.

If someone wants to explore therapy, she encourages using a brief intake to see if the fit feels right. Her style aims to be steady, direct, and compassionate while focusing on concrete steps people can use between sessions.

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How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Many evidence-based techniques focus on learning new skills and changing patterns. One common approach teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and step-by-step plans for facing difficult situations. These skills are useful for people struggling with worry, panic, or high daily stress.

Another approach emphasizes processing difficult experiences related to trauma and abuse by pacing memories and building safety skills first. This helps people feel more stable before trying to address painful memories. Both approaches aim to give clear tools and ways to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and then choose or combine techniques that make sense. This is a collaborative process and methods can change if something isn’t helpful.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use video or phone contact depending on what helps them focus and engage during sessions.

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Alicia address?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include self-esteem, communication problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and attachment-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Alicia takes a practical and compassionate approach. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs and focuses on concrete steps to try between sessions.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

She has ten years of professional clinical experience in Florida. That time includes work with people facing trauma, anxiety, depression, and caregiving stresses.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and practices in that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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