Alisha Barnes , LPC

Alisha Barnes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a certified complex trauma professional who holds a Master of Science in clinical and counseling psychology from Chestnut Hill College, awarded in 2016. She brings focused experience working with addiction, traumatic experiences including PTSD, codependency, depression, anxiety, and a range of other mental health concerns.

Her practice emphasizes a person-centered, trauma-informed stance that considers how early experiences shape adult relationships and patterns of behavior. She collaborates with individuals to identify meaningful treatment goals and develops flexible, individualized plans that can adapt as needs change over time. Alisha believes in each person’s capacity for growth and behavioral change and works alongside clients to support progress toward their stated goals.

Described by her own approach as open-minded, non-judgmental, compassionate, and empathetic, she values the therapeutic relationship and prioritizes honesty and respect throughout the process. Alisha aims to support people as they navigate healing, build coping skills, and move toward healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Connection

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that align with what matters most to them. It encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while building practical steps toward a more meaningful life, making it useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns in close relationships and emotional responses. This approach can help individuals understand and shift patterns related to intimacy, abandonment, codependency, and family-of-origin issues.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship in which the client leads the pace and direction of change. It supports self-exploration, building self-esteem, and developing greater self-compassion and autonomy.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alisha works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts strategies over time so therapy remains responsive and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - licensed professionals can meet with clients by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which helps accommodate different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent care from various locations and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for each individual.