Licensed to practice in Maryland and accepts 27 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues

Alicia Jefferson

LCSW-C, 20 years of experience

Clients say this provider is

Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented
VirtualAvailable

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

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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.

, 107 ratings

19 ratings with written reviews

September 1, 2026

Alicia is the BEST! I couldn't be more happy to have someone like her in my life!

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 5 with Alicia

August 21, 2026

I felt comfortable & safe, no judgment and ready to take the steps

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 1 with Alicia

August 7, 2026

I had my first session with Ms Alicia,and it was an amazing experience. She was direct, compassionate, and really listened to what I had to say. She gave me valuable insight into why I may be feeling the way I’ve been feeling, and for the first time in a while, things started to make a little more sense. I left the session feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about my healing journey. I’m truly looking forward to continuing therapy with her and I highly recommend her.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Alicia