Dr. Alicia Bosley
Relationship-focused therapist with practical tools
LMFT New York
- Experience
- 17 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Alicia
Dr. Alicia Bosley is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in New York.
Background and approach
She draws on 17 years of clinical experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Her style is compassionate and nonjudgmental, and she aims to create a practical plan that fits each person's situation.
She combines relationship-focused work with approaches that examine a person’s story and daily habits. That means talking through how patterns began, spotting unhelpful thoughts, and testing small changes to see what helps.
Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented so progress is clear and measurable. Many people come for help with intimacy, self-esteem, parenting challenges, or grief.
She also supports those navigating LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, polyamory and alternative sexual cultures, and issues related to HIV/AIDS. Additional focuses include blended family dynamics, fatherhood questions, and coping with discrimination or multicultural stressors.
Dr. Bosley uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and the Gottman Method to shape the work.
Treatment plans are tailored to each person and may include skills practice, narrative shifts, and mindfulness exercises between sessions. Her approach balances empathy with clear, practical steps.
People can expect straightforward conversation, small homework tasks, and regular check-ins on progress. The goal is to move from feeling stuck toward clearer choices and more satisfying daily life.
Therapeutic approaches in online work
Dr. Bosley often blends the Gottman Method with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy when working online. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and reducing harmful interaction patterns in relationships, useful for intimacy and trust issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice thoughts and habits that feed anxiety or depression and tests small behavior changes to reduce symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and respect, giving people space to set goals while the therapist supports their choices and pace.Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels comfortable. Together they experiment with techniques and adjust the plan as needed so the work matches the person's needs and life circumstances.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls allow more interaction and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to share thoughts between sessions and to check in using brief messages. These options help therapy fit into everyday life through easier scheduling and varied ways to stay connected.
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Experience
17+ years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English