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Alicia Dmochowski

Alicia Dmochowski, LMHC

Florida

Florida LMHC - Stress and Family Patterns

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem

About Alicia

Alicia Dmochowski is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Alicia also focuses on issues linked to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, and blended family dynamics.

She offers straightforward talk therapy that aims to identify how current problems connect to earlier family patterns. Sessions look at recurring roles, expectations, and communication habits people brought from home. Alicia uses clear, practical conversation to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding.

Her approach is collaborative and goal-focused. She listens to what matters most to each person and shapes the discussion around concrete next steps. Therapy can include setting small targets, practicing new communication skills, and learning ways to manage stress and cravings.

Alicia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to the concerns presented. She emphasizes pacing the work according to each person’s comfort and needs. People who prefer direct feedback and actionable strategies often find this style helpful.

Sessions are conducted in English and provided from her Florida practice. Before booking, confirm current session options so you know which formats are offered. To begin, follow the site matching steps and schedule an initial appointment.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions

Alicia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying patterns and changing behaviors. One common approach emphasizes symptom-focused skills for managing anxiety and stress, such as paced breathing, grounding, and stepwise problem solving. These techniques help reduce immediate distress and build clearer responses to triggers.

Another approach concentrates on understanding attachment and family-of-origin patterns. This method looks at how early roles and expectations influence current relationships and choices. It helps people notice repeated dynamics and practice different interactions in everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alicia collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts the pace and focus as progress is made so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, child care, or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or let someone avoid commuting and spend that time on a brief therapeutic exercise instead.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and blended family problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is direct and collaborative with an emphasis on practical steps. Sessions focus on noticing family patterns and trying different ways of responding.

How long has she been practicing?

Alicia has ten years of professional experience in mental health care. That experience has included work with stress, trauma, and parenting-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Florida LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for exact pricing information.

How do I get started with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.

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Alicia DmochowskiLMHC

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