Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 69 ratings

Alicia Jefferson

LCSW-C, 20 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Empowering
Authentic
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About me

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

Trauma and PTSD

I identify as

Serves ages

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.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 69 ratings

6 ratings with written reviews

June 26, 2025

Right off the bat I thought she would be a great fir. She clearly knows what she is talking about and I apprtiate her candor. I feel very hopeful and empowered by our session and I am looking forward to others.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Alicia

June 9, 2025

Alicia is the best therapist I've ever had, hands down! During our therapy sessions, she bought a rare combination of empathy, insight and approachability as she helped me unpack and untangle previous trauma and complex emotions. I looked forward to our sessions and the little nuggets of information and knowledge she would drop on a weekly basis. The experience was invaluable - truly a gift from God!

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 30 with Alicia

May 23, 2025

I believe this was a great first session. Mrs. Alicia is very straightforward and I think she will be able to assist me on my healing journey.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Alicia