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Alicia Colon

Alicia Colon

LICSW

Massachusetts

Therapist focusing on practical change

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Profile summary

Credentials
LICSW
License
LICSW, Massachusetts · LICSW111684
NPI
1629114996
Experience
26 years
Languages
English
Location
Massachusetts

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • LICSW clinician
  • Strengths-based
  • Work and wellbeing

About Alicia

Alicia Colon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts. She brings 26 years of experience helping people navigate relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and stress. Alicia emphasizes client strengths and practical steps toward a more satisfying life.

She approaches work with clear, straightforward support. Sessions focus on identifying what matters most to each person and building skills that fit daily life. Alicia encourages clients to use their existing strengths while learning new ways to manage emotions and relationships.

Her background includes long-term practice across a range of concerns linked to wellbeing. She has worked with people facing anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and challenges with sleep or intimacy. Career and parenting stresses are also common topics in sessions.

Alicia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and skill-building. She helps people set small, achievable goals and practices tools between meetings to reinforce change. The work is collaborative and paced to the client’s needs.

In Massachusetts practice, Alicia listens for what is getting in the way of daily functioning and for patterns that repeat across relationships. She supports people through life transitions, coping with loss or change, and rebuilding confidence after painful experiences. The focus is practical - clearer communication, emotional regulation, and steps toward better balance.

Evidence-informed approaches that fit busy lives

Alicia uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage emotions and rebuild daily routines. One common approach focuses on skills training for emotion regulation and behavioral changes to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger. This involves learning concrete tools to manage strong feelings and practicing them between sessions.

Another approach draws on problem-solving and goal setting to address relationship strain, career stress, and parenting challenges. Sessions break big problems into smaller steps, so people can test new behaviors and track progress. These methods are used to reduce overwhelm and increase confidence in handling everyday demands.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alicia will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress is made, so the work stays relevant and realistic.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful for fitting appointments into a busy schedule, shortening commutes, and keeping consistent contact during life changes. Talk with the therapist about practical details so sessions can be planned around work, family, and daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

26+ years

Credentials

Massachusetts

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Alicia help with?

She works with people facing relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and stress among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses straightforward, evidence-informed approaches that focus on skills and practical steps. Sessions aim to build on strengths and set manageable goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 26 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process of working with her?

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

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