Alisha Dennis-Brinson, LPC, LPCC

Alisha Dennis-Brinson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC, LPCC) practicing in Ohio with more than 11 years of experience. She offers a calm, client-centered approach and focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She aims to create an affirming space where people can begin to feel stronger and more in control of their lives.

Her practice includes work on trauma and abuse, substance use and addictions, grief, and adjustments to life changes. She also supports people dealing with intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, sleep and eating problems, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She lists additional focus areas such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, career matters, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related concerns.

Sessions center on the individual and what they want to change. Alisha helps people identify goals and then builds a plan together to reach them. She uses practical tools to increase awareness of strengths and to guide day-to-day choices that feel more manageable.

Her style is empathetic and straightforward. People can expect a mix of listening, gentle challenge, and practical homework when it fits their goals. The therapist emphasizes client direction so the work stays relevant to each person’s life.

If you’re ready to start, the process begins by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Evidence-based techniques for relationship and life challenges

Alisha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage emotional and behavioral concerns. One common approach focuses on building awareness of thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns so small, practical changes can reduce distress and improve interactions. This method is helpful for anxiety, depression, and relationship tension.

Another approach emphasizes skill-building for coping and emotional regulation. Sessions may include practicing breathing or grounding strategies, role-playing conversations, and setting small behavioral goals to improve sleep, eating, or substance use patterns. These skills are useful when people need immediate tools to feel steadier day to day.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then tailor methods to fit each person’s situation. Clients help direct the pace and focus of the work so it stays relevant to their priorities.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow concise check-ins when a shorter appointment suits your schedule. It can also let people use video or audio in ways that work best for them, depending on the format offered. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions to keep progress moving between appointments.