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Alicia Austin-Townsend, LMFT

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Coping with life changes ADHD
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About me

I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) and I have been in practice since 2014. I hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Michigan University as well a specialty certification in addictions. My clinical experience includes private practice, adult outpatient mental health treatment, couple and family therapy, eating disorders, crisis services, and clinical director of a children's outpatient mental health facility.

As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe and therapeutic environment that will promote growth, positivity, and healing. I also provide a judgement free, yet challenging space that will facilitate comfort and self-awareness as you progress. While I may use a combination of different modalities to fit your specific needs, my formal training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Treatment, and Strength Based Therapy.

Reaching out for support is the start of achieving your goals and enjoying a more fulfilled life. I recognize that starting therapy can be a scary process and opening up to someone you don’t know can be uncomfortable. The process of working with a professional can be the spark you need to create the joy and success you desire. This process will open the door for therapeutic healing and success in achieving your treatment goals. My goal is to meet you where you are at and collaborate with you to find the most appropriate pathway for wellness.

I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

8yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Coping with life changes ADHD

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

CA LMFT 114307

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Alicia Austin-Townsend. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Alicia always makes me feel heard in our therapy sessions. She takes the time to help me navigate through life-happenings with grace and it makes me feel very well-supported.

Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Alicia for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

So far everything has been great!

Written on Nov 09, 2022 after therapy with Alicia for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management