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Dr. Alicia Bosley

Dr. Alicia Bosley

LMFT

Therapist · New York · 17+ years of experience

Collaborative therapy focused on real-life change

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  • 17 years experience
  • LMFT in New York
  • Focus on relationships

About Alicia

Dr. Alicia Bosley offers a collaborative, person-focused approach to therapy that centers each client's lived experience. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 17 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. Dr. Bosley welcomes discussions about relationships, self-esteem, parenting concerns, and issues related to sexual identity and expression.

Her practice emphasizes working together to build a plan that fits the client's goals. She approaches conversations without judgment and treats people as whole, not defined by their problems. If a diagnostic label helps someone make sense of their situation, she respects that perspective while focusing on practical change.

Clinically, she blends narrative and systemic thinking with elements of cognitive behavioral and solution-focused work. That mix helps people reframe unhelpful stories, change specific thoughts and behaviors, and identify steps that move life forward. Mindfulness techniques are used to reduce stress and improve awareness in daily moments.

Dr. Bosley has particular experience supporting people through life transitions, relationship struggles, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. She also works with issues like sleeping problems, career decisions, ADHD-related challenges, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include kink and alternative sex culture, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, multicultural concerns, and recovery from infidelity.

Her background is rooted in practical, goal-oriented work combined with respect for each person’s values and identity. People who choose her work together on clear steps, small experiments, and honest reflection to restore balance and move toward what matters most.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Approaches that translate well to online work

Client-centered work focuses on the client's experience and goals, letting the therapist follow the client's lead while offering support and options. This approach is useful for addressing identity questions, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test and change unhelpful thinking patterns; it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and anger.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs, try different techniques, and adjust the plan over time. Clients and therapist decide together which methods fit best given the goals, values, and day-to-day realities of the person seeking help.

Confirm current session options before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up work between meetings. They can also let people use shorter check-ins when time is limited or choose approaches that work well without long in-person visits. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your situation and schedule.

At a glance

Listed location
New York
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (New York)
LMFT · No. 001581
NPI
1134770027

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Bosley address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, parenting, grief, career decisions, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative, non-judgmental, and strength-focused, combining narrative and systemic perspectives with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused elements.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

Dr. Bosley has 17 years of clinical experience working with people facing life transitions, relationship struggles, and mental health concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in New York and practices from that region.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does pricing and payment work?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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