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Alicia Brown

Alicia Brown, LCMHC

North Carolina

Licensed counselor - Addictions and relationships

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  • Family of origin
  • Codependency
  • Smoking cessation

About Alicia

Alicia Brown is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with five years of clinical experience. She sees adults who are managing life transitions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and struggles with addiction. Alicia also lists family of origin issues, codependency, communication problems, and control issues among her focus areas.

She uses straightforward conversation to help clients clarify what feels stuck. Sessions involve talking through patterns that began in childhood and how those patterns show up now. Alicia will also work on practical steps for quitting smoking or vaping and for reducing drug and alcohol use when that is a concern.

Alicia describes faith as important to her work and says she helps fellow Christians apply their beliefs to personal struggles, while also respecting other viewpoints. She offers direct, values-aware discussion rather than religious instruction. Her approach aims to connect life goals with everyday choices.

In sessions she pays attention to how family roles and expectations affect relationships and self-worth. Clients can expect conversations about communication skills, boundary-setting, and managing guilt or shame. She will outline simple strategies and practice them in session when useful.

Alicia’s style is practical and conversational. She helps people name patterns, try small changes, and track what matters to them. To start a subscription-based plan and schedule work, follow the service’s sign-up and matching steps.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Alicia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach she relies on helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. This method breaks problems into specific thoughts and actions and teaches clear skills for shifting them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors.

Another approach she draws on looks at how early family roles and expectations shaped current behavior. That work names patterns that started in childhood and shows how they affect relationships and self-worth today. It is useful for family of origin issues, codependency, and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alicia will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest techniques that match those needs. Decisions about what to try are collaborative and adjusted as progress is tracked.

If you want to use online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since they are not listed here. The practical benefits of virtual work include fitting sessions into a busy day, shorter check-ins when needed, and the ability to join from different locations without travel. These features can make it easier to keep regular appointments and apply new skills between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisSmoking / vaping cessation

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to family

She works with adults on family issues including family of origin concerns, codependency, and communication problems.

What is her general therapeutic style

Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on naming patterns and trying small changes that fit daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have

Alicia has five years of experience as a counselor working with addictions, relationships, and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where does she practice

She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are sessions offered in

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location.

How do I begin working with her

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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