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Alicia Jefferson

Therapist
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

"If you are tired of the Drama let's work on your Trauma!"

20+ years of experience in the field of social work and a trained Trauma therapist with expertise in addressing the needs of victims of childhood trauma, domestic violence and sex abuse, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and chronic mental health issues. She also has specialized skills in self-esteem issues, relationship issues, marital counseling, anger management, loss and grief, youth and young adult issues, stress/anxiety.

My approach to therapy

My clinical approach and therapeutic strategy is to provide supportive empowerment and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal and professional life challenges. I integrate evidence-based methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to meet your specific needs. With compassion and understanding, I am committed to working with individuals to help them build on their strengths and attain growth.

What you can expect from me

In my practice, I aim to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges and strengths. My goals typically include helping clients build resilience, develop healthier coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and achieve personal growth. I focus on providing compassionate, evidence-based care to help clients build on their strengths and attain their desired outcomes.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Affirming, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gestalt, Trauma Focused CBT, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Psychoanalytic, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Positive Psychology, Behavior Modification, Jungian, Experiential, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Structural Family, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English