Therapist profile
Alicia Brown, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - addictions and relationships
Continue with AliciaWhere Alicia stands
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- License
- LCMHC, North Carolina / 15576
- NPI
- 1326341751
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
About
- Codependency focus
- Family of origin work
- Smoking cessation
About Alicia
Alicia Brown is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with five years of experience. She works with people facing addictions, relationship and family strain, low self-esteem, and life changes. Her focus includes codependency, communication and control issues, and substance-related challenges.
Alicia approaches sessions in straightforward ways. She listens for the patterns that keep someone putting others first. Then she helps people name those patterns and try different ways of responding. That might include looking at family of origin issues or the role guilt and shame play in daily choices.
She also addresses practical problems linked to addiction, including smoking or vaping cessation and drug or alcohol concerns. Conversations cover what feels hard now and the small steps a person can take next. She often works with people who are questioning life purpose or facing midlife changes.
Alicia brings her Christian faith into work when a client requests it, and she respects other beliefs equally. Sessions center on clear talk and concrete next steps rather than abstract theory. Clients can expect direct feedback and collaborative planning.
Her practice is aimed at adults who find themselves people-pleasing, unable to set boundaries, or repeatedly losing their needs in relationships. She helps people practice saying no, tighten communication, and make steady changes toward clearer personal priorities.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Alicia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is cognitive-based work that looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and tries new ways of thinking and acting; this helps with low self-worth and codependent thinking. Another approach addresses behavior change by breaking larger problems into small steps, which is useful for addictions, smoking or vaping cessation, and building boundary skills. Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will review a client's concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend options to try. Over a few sessions they check what helps and adjust the plan together so the work fits the client's life. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family obligations, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. They can also let people keep appointments when weather or distance would otherwise prevent an in-person visit.Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Additional focuses include codependency, communication problems, control issues, and substance-related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are direct and practical. She listens for patterns, names them, and helps clients try different responses and small steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on the concerns listed above.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by 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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