01 · Who Alicia works with

Alicia works with stress, Anxiety, grief and self esteem

Alicia lists 10 specialisms and 13 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Alicia chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Alicia's own words

What Alicia says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward? You’re not alone. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, grief, or a major life transition, therapy can offer a space to slow down, reflect, and begin to feel more grounded and in control. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with over 11 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s most challenging and transformative moments. I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with specialized training in grief and bereavement as well as couples and family therapy. I work with clients navigating stress, anxiety, depression, loss, and life transitions, as well as challenges related to self-esteem, motivation, and relationships. Whether you are coping with a significant loss, feeling stuck, or simply seeking greater clarity and fulfillment, I provide a supportive space where you can explore your experiences openly and without judgment. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. Drawing from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and client-centered therapy, I aim to help you build insight, develop effective coping strategies, and reconnect with your sense of purpose and self-worth. I believe therapy should feel both grounding and empowering. My role is not only to listen, but to guide, challenge, and support you as you move toward meaningful and lasting change. Clients often share that they feel comfortable being themselves in our work together. I strive to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and never judged-while also gently guiding you toward insight and meaningful change. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, and you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to walk alongside you in that process. I offer flexible, accessible therapy through video, phone, and messaging. My sessions are structured yet conversational, and we’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I work collaboratively with clients to set goals and create a plan that feels both manageable and effective for real-life change. My weekly availability for live sessions is throughout the day on Sundays, as well as in the evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sessions are all 30 minutes in length.

Alicia Mardirosian, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · How Alicia works

The 3 approaches Alicia lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Alicia lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Alicia's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Alicia runs a session.

Client-Centred TherapyPerson-centred · Rogerian

The therapist does not steer toward a technique or a diagnosis. They offer sustained, non-judgemental attention and reflect back what they hear, on the premise that people find their own direction when they are genuinely listened to. Often what people mean by “someone who just gets it”.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

Mindfulness-Based TherapyMBCT

Trains attention on what is happening right now - body, breath, the thought as it arrives - so distress can be observed rather than automatically acted on. Strongest evidence is in preventing depression from recurring, and it is usually taught as a practice you keep doing outside the session.

Also listed

• Existential Therapy

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Alicia practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Alicia's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Alicia at this point.

2. Naming Alicia specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Alicia is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Alicia.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

3 questions worth asking Alicia

Built from what Alicia actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Alicia's - Alicia has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “You list both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Which do you lean on with someone like me?”

  Those two point in different directions - one structured and led by the therapist, the other led by you. The answer tells you what the sessions will actually feel like.

• “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

  Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LPC

Licensed in

New Jersey

Licence

NJ LPC 37PC00800700

Licence number

37PC00800700

Licence expires

30 Nov 2026

NPI

1275082299

Years in practice

11

Gender

Female

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

15 May 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Alicia's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

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