- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma focused care
About Alicia
Alicia Bishop is a Kansas-licensed social worker with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Alicia also focuses on challenges that often overlap with those concerns, such as chronic pain and illness, workplace difficulties, communication problems, isolation, and post-traumatic stress.
Alicia uses practical conversation and steady listening to help people name feelings and take small steps forward. She draws on approaches such as Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and trauma-focused work. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to what matters day to day.
Her work emphasizes clear, grounded support rather than labels or quick fixes. She helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and tries different ways of responding. Homework or small experiments between sessions may be suggested to test what feels useful.
Alicia aims to reduce overwhelm and increase manageable choices. She invites questions about what therapy will look like so people can decide if it fits their needs. The first meeting typically focuses on immediate concerns and practical next steps.
People who contact her should expect straightforward discussion about problems, coping options, and simple strategies to try between sessions. If you want a clinician who combines emotion-focused conversation with practical tools, she may be a fit. Confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
Using emotion-focused and practical approaches in online sessions
Alicia often combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. EFT helps people identify and name hard-to-reach feelings and understand how those feelings shape their responses. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings, helping them feel understood and heard. CBT offers concrete strategies to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety or low mood.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Alicia will talk with you about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you can try different methods and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful in practice.
Confirm the available session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by saving travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. They also let people use video or audio to suit their comfort level and bandwidth. Talk with the clinician about logistics and how to structure sessions to match your day-to-day needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include chronic pain and illness, workplace issues, communication problems, isolation, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral methods. She also uses EMDR and trauma-focused techniques when appropriate.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with people facing the concerns listed above.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Kansas as an LSCSW and practices with that credential in the state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are available. Please check the platform options when you schedule.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform for specific pricing details.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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