Licensed to practice in Maryland and accepts 28 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues
Alicia Jefferson
We are trained and use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focus Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. We explore what's best for you, everyone is unique.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Trauma is a Thief it Robs you of Choices! We work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
"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.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
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.
Specialties
Top specialties
Coping Skills
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
I identify as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Maryland
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
CareFirst
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $150 per session
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Trauma-Focused CBT
I am a trained trauma specialist with over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health. I graduated with honors from Howard University School of Social Work and have dedicated my career to empowering individuals to evolve and grow in their evolution of healing. Trauma should not define you!
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
We are trained and use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focus Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. We explore what's best for you, everyone is unique.
Strength-Based
My clinical approach and therapeutic strategy are 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.
14 ratings with written reviews
March 17, 2026
I attribute the profound positive changes in my life to Ms. Alicia. When I met her, I needed guidance but couldn’t fully express it. In just 60 days, my career is soaring, my personal life is repairing, and I feel a deep sense of peace. She helped me heal underlying trauma and gave me tools for lasting change. I’m truly in one of the best seasons of my life.
Verified client, age 35-44
February 26, 2026
Alicia is a wealth of information. She hears beyond my words to see the bigger picture. She’s very informative and empowering. She helped me to see a part of me, in my first session, that I wasn’t able to articulate. I’m looking forward to our next session. My seatbelt is on because I’m ready to ride this healing journey.
Verified client, age 55-64
January 28, 2026
Only my first session, but she was very easy to engage with.