About &
Dr. & Mrs. Alicia Millard helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or big life changes.
She also supports those coping with trauma, anger, low self-esteem, and shifts in motivation. People can expect a calm, respectful approach that focuses on their individual needs. She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and brings 20 years of professional experience in California.
Her work covers mood concerns, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and issues many women raise.
How & works
She also addresses caregiver stress, communication struggles, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Her sessions are built around clear, practical conversation and a plan that fits each person. She aims to make therapy straightforward and goal-oriented, with room for personal pacing.
She tailors language and exercises to the person in front of her rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Clients can expect to talk through current problems, learn coping skills, and practice new ways of handling stressful situations. She pays attention to feelings and behavior and helps people try different strategies between sessions.
The focus is on usable steps that can change day-to-day life. Beginning therapy is often hard, and she acknowledges that first step. Her approach is patient and respectful, with an emphasis on listening and working together to find what helps.
What & works with
The areas below are the ones & selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Alicia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One approach helps people learn coping skills to reduce anxiety and manage strong emotions; it emphasizes small, repeatable strategies to use between sessions. Another approach helps people process traumatic experiences by working through upsetting memories and their effects on daily life, with attention to building stability before deeper work.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will help the client and therapist choose methods that match the client's goals, comfort level, and pace. Decisions about techniques are made collaboratively and may change as progress happens.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is difficult. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or communicate without scheduling a full call, which can fit around busy days and caregiving demands.
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