For People Who Carry a Lot — and Have Few Places to Put It Down
Trauma therapy, relationship counseling, and personal growth for professionals, leaders, healthcare providers, entrepreneurs, and others carrying significant responsibility at work, at home, and in life.
Private. Practical. Transformative.
Areas of Focus
Trauma Resolution
Move beyond coping and address the experiences that continue to shape your life.
Sex & Sexuality
Explore intimacy, desire, identity, and sexual concerns in a respectful, judgment-free environment.
Relationships & Couples
Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and create deeper connection.
High-Responsibility Professionals
Support for professionals navigating stress, burnout, leadership challenges, and the weight of significant responsibility.
Meet Our
Founder & Chief Clinical Director
I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving clients in Kentucky and Florida. I hold master's degrees in Education and Social Work and have pursued advanced training in trauma treatment, relationships, sex and sexuality, and DBT. In addition to my clinical work, I am an international speaker and educator on sex and sexuality and have been featured as a mental health expert on Fox 4 and Univision Southwest Florida.
Alicia Allen, LCSW
Our Approach
Our approach is practical, thoughtful, and grounded in evidence-based care. Together, we'll look beyond immediate symptoms to understand what's driving them—whether that's ongoing stress, unresolved experiences, relationship patterns, or the weight of significant responsibility. Our goal is not only to help you function better, but to help you live with greater clarity, connection, and purpose.
We also recognize that for many professionals, privacy and discretion are essential. Whether you're a physician, pilot, executive, business owner, or simply someone who values confidentiality, we'll be clear and upfront about what privacy protections exist and where their limits are, so you can make informed choices about your care.
Therapy Beyond Coping
We offer in-person appointments in our well-appointed offices in Louisville, KY and Naples, FL.
We also provide services via a secure and HIPAA compliant telehealth to accommodate clients when coming into the office is challenging.
Why People Choose Grow Beyond Counseling
Many people come to Grow Beyond Counseling feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, stressed, or simply tired of carrying their struggles alone. While symptom relief is important, lasting change often requires a deeper understanding of the experiences, relationships, and patterns that contribute to our distress.
Our approach combines evidence-based treatment with warmth, acceptance, and curiosity. We believe meaningful healing happens in an environment free from judgment, where people feel safe enough to explore difficult experiences, strengthen important relationships, and create lasting change.
This approach is shaped not only by clinical training and education, but also by the perspective, compassion, and insight that come from years of experience helping people navigate life's most challenging moments.
Alicia is:
• A Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kentucky and Florida
• An international speaker and educator on sex and sexuality
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Advancedly trained in trauma treatment, relationships, sex and sexuality, and DBT
• Committed to staying current with emerging research and evidence-based approaches
• A featured mental health expert on television and media
• Dedicated to practical, meaningful, and lasting change