Alicia Fowler, LMSW
Compassionate help for lasting personal change
Details
| Name | Alicia Fowler |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMSW |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 11 |
About Alicia
Alicia Fowler is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) who helps adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and the fallout of trauma. She writes plainly and listens closely to what feels out of place in daily life. Many people come because they feel stuck in old family patterns or overwhelmed by caregiving roles.
Alicia focuses on understanding the story people tell about themselves. She uses Narrative therapy ideas to help people separate who they are from the problems they face.
Background and approach
That shift makes it easier to try new habits and set healthier boundaries. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which supports noticing difficult feelings without getting stuck in them, and on attachment-based approaches that look at how early relationships shape trust and closeness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when practical steps and thought patterns need direct attention.
Over 11 years of practice in Michigan have shaped a style that is direct but gentle. Sessions are aimed at clear, small changes as well as deeper healing. Alicia works with people who identify as neurodivergent and affirms those experiences while helping them build strategies that fit their lives.
Therapy sessions include building skills for emotional regulation, drawing boundaries, and shifting self-critical stories into more helpful narratives. Her goal is to help clients move from surviving to living in ways that match their values and needs.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Alicia works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Alicia among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Alicia among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Alicia among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Alicia among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Alicia among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Alicia among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Alicia among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Alicia among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Alicia among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Alicia among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Alicia among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Alicia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Alicia directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT Translate to Online Care
Alicia often uses Narrative ideas to help people separate themselves from the problems they face. That means talking through the stories that keep someone stuck and noticing alternatives. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also part of her work; it focuses on recognizing difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward chosen values. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current trust and closeness, offering ways to practice new patterns in relationships.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, day-to-day challenges, and what feels most useful. Together the client and Alicia will try methods that match those needs and adjust as progress is made, so the plan can change based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make therapy more flexible. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, and other busy routines while focusing on practical change.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she commonly address?
Alicia works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, ADHD, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on abandonment, attachment issues, family of origin concerns, codependency, chronic illness challenges, and related topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a blend of Narrative ideas, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based and client-centered work, plus cognitive behavioral tools when helpful. The style is collaborative and practical, mixing emotional exploration with real-world steps.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, anxiety, relationship patterns, and caregiver strain. That experience shapes a straightforward approach to untangling old patterns.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practices in Michigan and holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. Sessions are offered within that regional context.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different scheduling needs and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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