I have been working with Alicia for over five years. This experience has changed my life. Through her insight, compassion and deep understanding of human behavior, she has helped me and my family transform in ways I never imagined. With her guidance, I’m more confident, grounded and fulfilled than I have ever been and my family has learned how to truly communicate. To understand and support each other in ways we never knew how before. Our relationships are stronger, more open and loving, because of the tools and insight she has given us. I am deeply grateful for everything she has done for me and for my family.

When I first met Alicia four years ago I had no idea how much she would change my life. Due in large part to difficult family dynamics, I lacked confidence, emotional support, proper coping skills and had no idea how to articulate my thoughts and feelings. She saw and believed in parts of me that I never did. Through my time working with Alicia I have learned to trust who I am and that I will always have the tools learned from her to support myself. Alicia is a brilliant, warm and genuine person who I admire greatly. I would not be where I am without her.

Working with Alicia has been a life changer for me and my family.  Learning about the generational dysfunction that exists in both my and my husband’s family of origin opened my eyes and empowered me.  With this awareness and knowledge I have been able to heal myself and, most importantly, raise my two children without passing on this harm.  Of all of the gifts I have given my children, greatly minimizing the family trauma and its impact on them is what I am most proud.  My children are happy, emotionally healthy, thriving teenagers. Thank you, Alicia

Over the years, Alicia has been a trusted counselor through many seasons of my life – parenting, career crossroads, divorce. Her style is the perfect balance of empathy and no-nonsense, while always being thoughtful and practical. As a parent, I’ve especially valued her insight into navigating tough situations with clarity. She never gives cookie-cutter advice and instead brings forward a unique viewpoint with insight you can act on. If you’re looking for someone who will both challenge and support you, I can’t recommend her highly enough.

Over the past decade, Alicia has become a trusted and invaluable resource to me and my family. She brings an exceptional level of insight and compassion to her work. Her ability to ask the right questions and truly listen, both to what is said and what is left unspoken, is remarkable. She’s direct and honest, yet her delivery is always thoughtful and kind. Thanks to Alicia’s guidance my family and I are stronger, more self-aware and more connected. I’ve recommended her to countless others because I genuinely believe in the power of her work.

Sometimes the hardest moment in your life can also be your opportunity to grow. You will need someone with patience, compassion, deep insight and the ability to steer you in directions you can’t always find for yourself. For us, that guide was Alicia. With gentle confidence, she has helped us discover so much about ourselves and the ecosystem of our relationship and our family. She possesses a unique combination of cognitive expertise and emotional understanding to clarify complicated feelings and untangle entrenched patterns of thought and behavior. We truly appreciate the work Alicia has done with us.

I have known Alicia for close to 20 years. She has see me through countless complicated family problems including in my marriage and amongst my three kids. Looking back I know I weathered these storms with fortitude because of her knowledge, understanding, expertise and kindness. My whole family is healthier due to her support and guidance.

When parenting got real, Dr. Alicia Farrell got us through. As our three boys grew, we realized love and snacks were not enough. We needed tools. For over a decade, Alicia remains a trusted guide and steady hand through the complexities of family and marriage. Her approach is no-nonsense and her solutions are practical. Working with Alicia is the best decision we made for our family’s future. Compassionate and endlessly wise, she’s been our lifeline, a calm in the storm of life and we adore her.

Alicia is the one I call when I am lost, stuck or too overwhelmed by life to fight alone. She has helped me navigate through some very tumultuous years with my three, now, adult children and my marriage. I truly believe that our time together has made me a better daughter, wife and mother. I have been told by others that I am very resilient. I am and I thank the work I did with Alicia for that.

Dr. Farrell’s calm presence and unwavering support helped us move through family challenges that once felt insurmountable. She has a rare combination of kindness, deep empathy and impressive clinical expertise. She is insightful, practical, and navigates complicated family dynamics with clarity and compassion. She created a safe and welcoming environment where each family member felt heard and respected no matter how complex or sensitive the issues we faced. I highly recommend Dr. Farrell for your family and for you.

I have attended several of Dr. Farrell’s talks related to boosting brain power, attitude and resilience, and positivity. Her interactive presentations are engaging and informative. She uses current research throughout her talk and offers helpful suggestions to maintain overall mental and physical health. Dr. Farrell’s expertise and enthusiasm leave the audience members with a feeling of optimism and empowerment in creating their life story.

Alicia Farrell, Phd., of Clearview Consulting, is a dynamic and inspirational speaker! She has the ability to connect to listeners with a combination of humor, warmth, sincerity and intelligence. We have had the good fortune to have Dr. Farrell facilitate a number of programs for our Youth Service Bureau. She has adeptly connected with all ages of youth and parents around difficult topics in ways that allow them to feel understood and validated. Dr. Farrell also provides the ‘science’ behind the topic(s) in ways that are easily understood and inform the listener. I think one of Alicia’s gifts is that she helps people understand themselves better, and makes it possible for them to feel hopeful in spite of potential challenges.

I have been a participant in several of Alicia Farrell’s trainings. She is a dynamic speaker that engages her audience early and then maintains their attention with expert content. Each time there was a robust question and answer period following her presentation. I have highly recommended her to colleagues and will continue to do so as she presents in a way that is informative and inspires action.

Alicia is a featured keynote speaker at many local community venues that I have organized or attended including Compassion Counts, The Early Childhood Community Forum addressing relevant topics including normalizing mental health issues, positive parenting, raising a touch screen generation, and energizing the aging brain. Her calm assured manner puts her audience at ease as she shares stories, insights, and wisdom. Alicia actively encourages participants to engage in exercises to expand the conversation beyond the event. Inspiring!

I have been to at least four of Dr. Farrell’s parent workshops. Each time I have left the workshop with knowledge and tools I did not have when I arrived- practical tools I can use. These workshops are dynamic, full of important information that I have implemented both professionally as a counselor, and as a parent. I certainly have changed my parenting style for the better. Dr. Farrell is very knowledgeable and brings personal stories and humor into her presentations. I also really like that parents have a lot of opportunity for comments and questions. I like the workshops so much that I scheduled them for my school district.

In 2013, Alicia Farrell gave the keynote at MCSAAC’s Annual Meeting. In the space of thirty minutes she set off a chain reaction of events that is still going on today, still bringing positive change to our community. Those who heard Alicia speak that morning got the word out, and since then, she has been engaged for numerous public forums. Whether she’s addressing parents, medical professionals, educators, or youth groups, Alicia knows how to fashion a substance abuse prevention (or treatment) message that resonates with everyone in the audience. Alicia was a lead speaker in the 2014 regional forum “Protecting Brain Development: Marijuana, Technology, Alcohol & Youth,” sponsored by a consortium of health organizations in Middlesex County. The event drew a large crowd, was covered by CT Public Radio, and solidified Ms. Farrell’s position as the “go to” speaker for youth and marijuana issues. She remains a Middlesex County resource and treasure!

Alicia Farrell’s ability to bring an introspective and accurate modern-day perspective to an epidemic that is often times miss-represented, is unmatched. Popular beliefs are challenged in such a way that is easy on the ears, which is so important when addressing an audience filled with those that both support and denote marijuana use. Alicia provides an objective view of scientific fact, coupled with her extensive professional experience as a mental health professional. She has spoken for us on many different occasions, each of which have had remarkable effects on audiences of professionals, families, and young adults, provoking thought and most importantly, action.