Alicia Millard, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Alicia!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is building rapport, listening to the client, and guiding their healing process. My focus areas are PTSD, complex trauma, depression, life and career coaching, and substance use.

My focus

I focus my work on adults, individuals, and teenagers. I am most comfortable working with clients experiencing trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, life transitions, career coaching, and relationship difficulties. I also love working with BIPOC clients to help diminish the stigma of mental health services within my own community.

My approach

My primary approach to providing therapy is talking to the client and offering what I think may help their therapy journey. The most common theoretical approaches used in my work are EMDR, CBT, solution-focused, and client-centered.

My communication style

I like the therapy environment to be a calming and safe place. When working with me, I am attentive and allow you to lead the conversation.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've always wanted to work and help people through difficult times. One of the significant reasons for being in this profession is to help those at one of the most challenging times in their lives and to help bring awareness to them to grow mentally and emotionally.

My goals for you

We will discuss goals at the initial session. I want to hear what you want to work on so that we can have a specific and achievable plan. The goal setting is collaborative, and you have to agree to the plan set in place. Also, the plan is flexible; once goals are met, we can revise them.

Our first session

The first session is us having a conversation about what brought you to therapy. I want it to seem like a simple conversation because this allows you to interview me as well. Having a therapist you trust and want to work with will help the process.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Military/Veterans

BIPOC

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from California Baptist College and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from San Diego State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Alicia Millard