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Alecia Rager

Alecia Rager, LCSW

Therapist in Florida

Practical support for trauma and life change

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

  • Trauma and abuse
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Strength-based approach

About Alecia

Alecia Rager is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, and issues around grief and parenting. She works with people dealing with self-esteem, intimacy, career changes, and ADHD. Her approach is practical and direct, aimed at easing the daily weight of these problems so people can take the next step forward.

Alecia draws on nearly a decade of experience in clinical settings. Her background includes work in crisis units, rehab and detox facilities, hospital trauma units, and emergency departments. She has also supported caregivers and people affected by neurocognitive disorders, and has experience with adoption, foster care, and blended family concerns.

In sessions she uses a mix of evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and following the person's priorities. Motivational interviewing supports people who want to change habits related to addiction or health.

Alecia aims to collaborate with each person, using their strengths to guide change. She emphasizes honest conversation and practical steps rather than jargon. Sessions focus on small, achievable goals that fit into daily life.

She is based in Florida and practices as an LCSW. People who want to begin typically fill out a brief questionnaire to match with a therapist and then schedule sessions according to availability. Alecia frames therapy as a chance to write a new chapter while honoring the strength it took to get here.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Alecia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and unwanted habits because it breaks problems into manageable steps.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values even when difficult feelings show up. This approach can help with trauma-related avoidance, motivation, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to figure out what fits best based on goals, preferences, and what they want to change. That may mean trying techniques from different methods and adjusting as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats Alecia currently offers before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by cutting travel time, making it easier to join from work breaks or during tight schedules, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your day and the kinds of exercises or homework you prefer so sessions are practical and useful.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Alecia works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and related issues such as self-esteem and career change.

What is the general therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on listening and setting small, practical goals. She emphasizes using a person's strengths to guide change.

What kind of experience does she have?

Alecia has nine years of experience working in clinical settings including crisis units, rehab and detox facilities, hospital trauma units, and emergency departments.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the credential LCSW as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is located in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How do costs and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started scheduling with this therapist?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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