Therapist profile
Alyssa "Ally" Alicki, LISW-CP
Licensed social worker - family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting challenges
- LGBT related issues
About Alyssa
Alyssa "Ally" Alicki is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) licensed in South Carolina and has three years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self-esteem. Ally also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, divorce and separation, and women's issues.
Ally keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what is happening at home and helps people name the problems that feel most urgent. Conversations often cover coping skills for day-to-day stress, ways to handle anxiety, and steps to rebuild confidence after difficult experiences.
When trauma or past abuse is part of the story, Ally works at a pace the client finds manageable. She supports people as they sort through painful memories and current reactions. The focus is on small, usable changes that make everyday life easier.
For those dealing with parenting strain or relationship ripple effects, Ally helps people clarify roles, set boundaries, and find routines that reduce overload. She also addresses questions of sexuality, life purpose, and self-love in clear, practical terms rather than abstract theory.
Her approach is collaborative. Ally asks about goals, suggests strategies, and adjusts plans based on what actually helps. People who come to her can expect direct conversation, check-ins on progress, and an emphasis on skills that can be used between sessions.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Alyssa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach helps people learn concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breath work, grounding exercises, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. These techniques aim to reduce day-to-day distress and make tasks feel more manageable.Another approach she may use focuses on processing trauma and its effects through paced conversation and behavioral strategies. This includes identifying triggers, building tolerance for difficult memories, and developing routines that support emotional regulation. That approach is intended to reduce the impact of past events on current life tasks.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Alyssa will talk about goals and preferences, try techniques in session, and adjust plans based on what helps. The client and therapist decide together which methods to prioritize and when to change course.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make appointments easier to fit into daily life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals often tailor the session length and frequency to match work and family commitments, helping therapy fit practical routines rather than disrupt them.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self-esteem. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, divorce and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She helps clients set goals, practices coping skills, and checks progress from session to session.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as an LISW-CP in South Carolina.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LISW-CP licensed in South Carolina and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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