Dr. Alicyn Hennis, LPC

Dr. Alicyn Hennis helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to parenting, grief, eating, and self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, bipolar symptoms, anger, career strain, and compassion fatigue. Her work includes attention to attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, and family of origin problems.

She uses a straightforward style that focuses on practical steps and clear goals. Sessions emphasize listening, building trust, and finding small changes that make daily life easier. She draws on cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses.

With 24 years of experience, Dr. Hennis brings long-term clinical perspective to the room. She holds the LPC credential, and she practices in Texas. Her background includes substantial work with trauma and with caregivers of children who have experienced trauma.

In sessions she aims to identify immediate priorities and build skills that apply between meetings. Expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and reflective exercises tailored to your goals. She pays attention to how attachment and family history shape current struggles.

People who value practical tools and a respectful, warm relationship may find this approach helpful. Dr. Hennis invites clients to set the pace and to collaborate on what change should look like for them.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current feelings and trust. Online sessions can help people notice patterns in relationships and practice new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and pace, with the therapist offering empathic listening and support rather than directing the process.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try approaches together. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits each person's life and needs.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for more in-depth conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Live chat and messaging can fit quick check-ins, coping reminders, or shorter appointments during a work break. These formats offer flexibility so therapy can fit into a busy schedule.