Alisha Barnes, LPC

Alisha Barnes is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who centers therapy on how thoughts and everyday habits shape behavior. She uses practical, person-focused methods to help people manage anxiety, stress, addiction, grief, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Her approach is straightforward and caring, aimed at helping people make real changes they can keep in daily life.

Alisha earned a Master of Science in clinical and counseling psychology from Chestnut Hill College in 2016 and has eight years of clinical experience. She has worked extensively with addiction, trauma-related concerns including PTSD, codependency, and mood concerns. Her background includes attention to family of origin issues, attachment difficulties, and challenges such as sleep problems and anger.

In sessions she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She focuses on translating ideas into actions and habits that fit each person’s life. Alisha works with clients to set clear goals and adjusts plans as needs change.

She describes herself as open-minded, non-judgmental, and compassionate. Building an honest, respectful working relationship matters to her, and she emphasizes practical steps alongside understanding past experiences. She invites people to take small, steady steps toward the changes they want.

Please be kind to yourself, Alisha Barnes

How therapy approaches guide online work

Alisha uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to values-driven actions despite difficult feelings. ACT often helps with anxiety, depression, and the habits that keep problems going. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thinking patterns and try new behaviors that reduce symptoms and improve daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Alisha works collaboratively to see which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they try strategies, review what helps, and adapt the plan over time so it stays useful in everyday life.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find it straightforward to practice behavioral skills between sessions and then discuss progress during appointments. Licensed professionals can often tailor pacing and homework to match each person’s routine and obligations.