Alicia is an experienced youth and adult mental health clinician. Alicia has worked across tertiary and community settings in rural and metropolitan areas for more than 13 years. Currently, Alicia is based in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast, QLD. Alicia offers in-person and Telehealth/Video sessions through Vista Counselling.

Alicia places a high value on developing respectful, authentic and open-minded relationships with clients, creating a safe, client-centred and collaborative environment. Alicia has a specific area of interest in working with people struggling with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, family violence, addiction, personality disorders/complex trauma and low self-worth. Furthermore, throughout her career, Alicia has had a focus on supporting members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities.

As an accredited mental health social worker and Bachelor of Psychology graduate, Alicia's therapeutic approach is underpinned by trauma-informed practice and the recovery care model, focusing on collaboration and inclusivity. Alicia uses several therapeutic models including, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing. Alicia is passionate about the accessibility of evidence-based mental health support for her clients.