About Alisha
Alisha Gipe offers direct, calm support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship strain. She meets individuals where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce distress. Alisha is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Washington and speaks English.
She helps people work through trauma and abuse, panic and mood problems, and difficulties with self-esteem and body image. She also addresses attachment concerns, communication problems, caregiver stress, and the ache of loneliness.
How Alisha works
Sessions aim to build clearer thinking and steadier emotions so daily life feels more manageable. Alisha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach skills for calming panic, improving relationships, and coping after painful experiences. She emphasizes self-compassion and small, concrete changes that add up over time.
The focus is on what can be done between sessions as well as what happens during them. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She works at a gentle pace but stays focused on goals clients bring.
People are encouraged to experiment with new ways of relating to themselves and others while getting support for setbacks. In sessions she helps people practice better communication, set boundaries, and repair trust after separation or betrayal. The work often includes addressing guilt, forgiveness, control issues, and searching for a clearer sense of life purpose.
Treatment decisions are tailored to each person’s needs and goals.
What Alisha works with
The areas below are the ones Alisha selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Washington |
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Online support options
Approaches and online options that fit your life
Alisha draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach concrete skills for feeling better. One common approach focuses on learning tools to manage panic and anxiety, such as breathing strategies and step-by-step exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance. Another approach emphasizes processing trauma and abuse at a manageable pace, helping people make sense of painful memories and reduce their hold on daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust those choices as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and goal-focused.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send updates or questions between sessions and can fit into a busy day. These options make it easier to access consistent care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
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