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Alicia Swenson OBrien

Therapist
14 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Maternal mental health
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Starting therapy can be intimidating — I hope to help you feel less alone. As a licensed clinical social worker, my approach is grounded in meeting you where you are and helping you move toward empowerment. I support people who feel weighed down by stress or self-doubt to find more calm, confidence, and balance in their lives.

My approach to therapy

It’s important to me that you feel heard, respected, and comfortable throughout our work together. I offer a calm, supportive space where we can communicate openly and move at your pace. Life changes, sometimes suddenly, and my goal is to help you adapt to those moments with understanding and resilience. My approach is collaborative and practical — we’ll work together to create meaningful change and a sense of peace in your life.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is a chance for you to share your story and for us to explore what you’d like to focus on in therapy. I want you to feel comfortable and at ease as we begin — my goal is to create a space that feels warm, safe, and nonjudgmental. Over time, our sessions will become a collaborative process where we talk openly, reflect together, and work toward the changes that matter most to you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at University of Nebraska at Omaha, MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Nebraska at Omaha
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (District Of Columbia), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Colorado, Virginia)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Maternal mental health
  • More specialties
    Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Strength-Based, Behavior Modification, Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English