- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment work
About Alisha
Alisha Barnes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also supports issues related to compassion fatigue and LGBT concerns.
Alisha uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of her approaches and blends it with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral techniques. In sessions she focuses on how past experiences shape present relationships and feelings. She helps clients name difficult emotions and notice patterns that repeat in their close relationships.
Her approach centers on clear goals and practical steps. She works with each person to set treatment aims and adjusts plans as needs change. This can include skill-building, behavior experiments, and attention to emotional responses during conversations.
Alisha has a background in clinical and counseling psychology, and she emphasizes working alongside clients rather than directing them. She helps people recognize choices, practice new ways of responding, and track progress over time.
Sessions are conducted in English. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming emotions and the interaction patterns they drive, often helping people notice how they react in close relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying values and taking committed action toward those values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence present connection and trust, which can help when relationship and attachment issues are part of the concern.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether EFT, ACT, attachment work, or a mix of these approaches best fits the client's needs and circumstances, and plans are adjusted as progress unfolds.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering a way to work around work or family schedules. Licensed professionals can use online work to keep continuity between appointments and to practice skills in everyday settings.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, plus many related areas.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered techniques, and CBT to address emotions, patterns, and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
Alisha has eight years of clinical experience working with addiction, trauma, mood concerns, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Will she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with 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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