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Alisha Dennis-Brinson, LPC, LPCC

Therapist in Ohio

Compassionate, practical counseling for real life

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Alisha Dennis-Brinson

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLPC, LPCC
  • Licenses listedLPCC, Ohio (no. E.0900527-SUPV); LPC, Oregon (no. C8789); LCMHC, North Carolina (no. 19275); LPC, Michigan (no. 6401020260)
  • NPI number1245652304
  • Experience11 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Depression
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Client-centered care
  • Addictions and recovery
  • Strengths-based focus

About Alisha

Alisha Dennis-Brinson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who brings 11 years of experience to her work in Ohio. She emphasizes a client-centered, empathetic approach and focuses on practical tools that help people notice their strengths. Alisha aims to create an affirming space where clients can talk through feelings and behaviors without judgment.

She commonly helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, and trauma. Relationship strains, grief, parenting pressures, and life transitions are also frequent topics. Alisha supports people working on self-esteem, anger, sleep and eating issues, career questions, and compassion fatigue.

In sessions she and the client build an individualized plan with clear, client-directed goals. Conversations focus on real steps someone can try between meetings and on recognizing progress along the way. The emphasis is on collaboration rather than a one-size-fits-all program.

Alisha has experience with a wide range of backgrounds and situations, and she adapts her approach to each person’s needs. She encourages honest conversation and patience as change unfolds. Reaching out for help is a first step, and she welcomes people ready to begin that work.

Alisha holds LPC and LPCC credentials. She practices in Ohio and offers services in English. To start therapy, users select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Many therapists use evidence-based approaches that focus on practical skills and coping strategies. One common method emphasizes learning concrete coping skills and behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. This approach helps with stress, sleep problems, and managing strong emotions by teaching step-by-step practices to try between sessions.

Another approach focuses on processing difficult experiences and trauma in a paced way. It helps people make sense of painful memories and reduce their impact on current relationships and moods. This work often combines talking through events with exercises that build emotional regulation and safety over time.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose approaches that match the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking in and adjusting methods when something isn’t working.

If you plan to work online, confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor sessions to focus on skill practice, emotional processing, or goal-focused planning to suit your everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Ohio, Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

The therapist works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and substance use among other concerns. Additional areas include grief, parenting pressures, sleep and eating problems, and career or self-esteem issues.

What is the therapy style like in sessions?

Sessions are client-centered and empathetic, focusing on collaboration and practical tools. The therapist helps people identify strengths and set client-directed goals.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She brings 11 years of professional experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds. That experience includes supporting people through substance use, trauma, and life adjustments.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

Alisha holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Ohio. Those are the credentials and the state noted for her practice.

In which languages can I work with this clinician?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available for appointments?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options with the service before booking.

How are costs and billing handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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