Alaina Mount, LPC - Therapist in Texas

Empathy with direct feedback
Skills for daily life
Focus on relationships

About Alaina

Alaina Mount is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief, and coping with life changes. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, parenting strain, career concerns, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Her approach blends empathy with practical feedback so people can make steady progress.

Alaina adapts therapy to fit each person’s needs rather than using one fixed method. She listens first, then suggests tools and exercises that match the situation. Sessions often include straightforward discussion, skill-building, and short homework tasks to practice new ways of responding outside of appointments.

She commonly draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to help people reframe unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. Alaina also uses attachment-based and client-centered techniques to strengthen emotional awareness and the therapeutic relationship. These methods are combined with elements from dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused therapy when useful.

Her background includes work in private practice and in inpatient treatment settings. That variety has shaped a flexible style that moves between supportive listening and direct coaching, depending on what a person needs in the moment.

People who choose Alaina can expect clear communication about goals and practical steps to try between sessions. She aims to help clients build skills they can use in day-to-day life while offering steady support through transitions and tough times.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-based work focuses on how people relate to others and themselves. In therapy this means noticing patterns in relationships, naming feelings, and practicing new ways of connecting or setting boundaries. It can help with anxiety about closeness, trust issues, and recurring relationship conflicts.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental conversation where the person sets the pace and topics. The therapist reflects what is said and helps the person find their own direction. This approach supports people who need space to clarify values, make decisions, or recover from grief.

Choosing the right approach is usually collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and preferences, then try techniques that fit. It is normal for methods to shift over time as needs change, and Alaina will check in about what is or isn’t helping.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which remote formats are offered. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, or allow for a quick check-in on a work break. If video is difficult, other remote options can be discussed in order to match what works best for daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alaina commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, compassion fatigue, career questions, and coping with life changes and disasters.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style combines understanding and empathy with direct, honest feedback. She listens carefully and then suggests practical tools and exercises to try between sessions.

What is her clinical experience?

She has 11 years of experience and has worked in both private practice and inpatient treatment settings, which informs a flexible approach to therapy.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Alaina is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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