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Alisha Dreiling

Therapist · Alabama

Alisha Dreiling, LPC

Calm, listening-centered counselor

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  • Relationship focus
  • Trauma informed
  • Helps caregivers

About Alisha

Alisha Dreiling, LPC, helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, anxiety, and depression. She also supports those coping with eating and body image issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Her approach centers on listening without judgement so clients can speak openly and start to make sense of difficult feelings.

Alisha uses a person-centered way of working that draws on attachment ideas and somatic awareness. Sessions focus on understanding how past relationships and body sensations shape current reactions. She encourages clients to notice patterns, name emotions, and try small changes between sessions.

Her style is calm and grounded. She aims to make the therapy room feel like a place to be honest and curious. That often means reflecting what a client says, asking gentle questions, and offering simple tools to manage stress and overwhelm.

Alisha brings eight years of professional experience in clinical work in Alabama. She holds an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she accepts international clients as part of her practice. Sessions are conducted in English.

People who reach out typically start by describing immediate concerns and goals. Alisha works with each person to build a plan that fits their life and needs. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes, and she helps clients track what changes are most helpful over time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesLife purposeNarcissismPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Alabama

Languages

English

How Alisha’s approaches work online

Alisha uses attachment-based ideas to help people see how early bonds influence current relationships and emotional reactions. This approach helps when patterns of closeness or distance keep repeating and cause distress.

She also practices client-centered work, which focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels understood. That method helps people explore feelings at their own pace and decide what matters most to them.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and life situation, and together they decide what methods to try first. That collaborative planning may change as the work unfolds.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are available, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It can also make shorter or more frequent contacts possible when people need a quick follow-up or a steady way to manage caregiving demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alisha address?

She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, eating and body image problems, ADHD, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is person-centered and listening-focused. She emphasizes being heard and creating a nonjudgmental space while helping clients notice patterns and try small changes.

What kind of experience does she have?

Alisha has eight years of professional work experience in clinical settings and has worked with people facing trauma, grief, relationship strain, and caregiving stress.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed in Alabama as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and provides services from that base.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

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