- 26 years experience
- LICSW
- Massachusetts based
About Alicia
Alicia Colon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts. She brings 26 years of professional experience to sessions and focuses on practical help for relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related struggles.
She works from a strengths-based view and treats each person as the expert on their own life. Alicia emphasizes simple, clear steps people can try between sessions. She aims to make the first steps feel manageable and to support people as they practice new ways of coping.
In therapy she listens for what matters most to each person and helps them set realistic goals. Conversations often include looking at patterns that get in the way, testing small changes, and building confidence to handle hard moments. This approach is practical and grounded in everyday life.
Alicia also has a long history addressing issues like sleep problems, parenting stress, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She helps people manage life transitions and the emotional fallout of caregiver roles or blended family dynamics.
Her work also covers deeper relational issues such as jealousy, control struggles, communication problems, and codependency. The focus is on helping people clarify boundaries, strengthen coping skills, and rebuild a sense of purpose after difficult experiences.
Evidence-informed approaches and online therapy options
Alicia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach she relies on helps people identify unhelpful patterns in relationships and daily life, then test small changes to see what works. This method can help with codependency, communication problems, and intimacy-related struggles.Another approach centers on processing traumatic or painful events in a paced way so people can reduce their emotional intensity and regain control. This work often involves rebuilding safe routines, improving sleep, and strengthening coping skills for anxiety, anger, or mood swings.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alicia works with clients to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She will adjust the plan based on how someone responds and what feels most useful for real-life situations.
Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to fit schedules and daily demands, which helps therapy fit into the routines people already have.
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Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Alicia address?
She helps with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and sleep troubles among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is strengths-based and practical, focusing on short steps and patterns that can be changed over time. Sessions emphasize clear goals and skills that clients can try outside of therapy.
How much experience does she have?
Alicia has 26 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in Massachusetts and holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, shown as LICSW.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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