Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Alesha Morrison, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and trauma
Continue with AleshaCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149028052
- NPI
- 1023825148
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Alesha supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Family conflict
- Trauma recovery
About Alesha
Alesha Morrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, and major life changes.
She helps people who are facing abandonment or attachment concerns, adoption and foster care questions, chronic illness and pain, cancer-related stress, and the strain of blended family situations. She also supports people coping with codependency, commitment and control issues, communication problems, and the fallout from disasters or major life transitions.
Her style is collaborative and practical. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build insight and coping skills. Sessions focus on clear steps and honest conversation rather than jargon. The aim is to help people manage symptoms and make day-to-day changes that feel workable.
Alesha pays attention to identity and culture while working with each person. She listens for patterns such as avoidant or dependent behaviors, and she helps clients see how those patterns affect relationships and choices. For people dealing with trauma, she emphasizes steady pacing and skill building before deeper processing.
Outside of sessions she supports clients in applying what they learn to work, parenting, finances, and health challenges. Her work is direct and centered on practical progress. To begin, follow the site steps to match and schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Alesha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on skills training for managing anxiety and stress, teaching practical strategies like breathing, grounding, and structured problem-solving that clients can use between meetings. Another approach centers on attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice how early relationships influence current behavior and communication, and then practicing new ways of relating.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Sessions may shift methods over time as needs change and progress is made.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions around work, medical appointments, or caregiving by removing travel time. Some formats are shorter check-ins that fit a break at work, while others focus on longer conversations when more processing is needed. Discuss scheduling needs when you complete the matching questionnaire so the approach and format can fit everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and coping with major life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses evidence-based techniques to build insight and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working in clinical settings and with individual clients.
Is she licensed to practice in my state?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I do sessions online or from other locations?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers