Alem Asefa
Counselor, LGPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Individuals looking to manage or eliminate depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, health challenges, career stress, relationship issues, grief and loss, identity/immigrant experiences and transitions work with me to identify and implement strategies. Through identifying, understanding and evaluating emotional states, thinking and behavior patterns we eliminate and replace unproductive habits with more adaptive patterns toward an increased sense of well-being and ability to thrive and function satisfactorily.
My approach is practical and methodical meaning, while attending to emotional, behavior and thought patterns, we collaboratively focus on practical solutions. I provide affirmative, directive, solution focused, relational, insight-oriented therapy to services to adult and older adolescent populations and incorporate clients' faith/religion/spiritual beliefs.
Together we can learn about you, and understand where and when to make changes that will help you gain greater control over your life. I use compassionionate questioning, reflective listening, curiosity and conscious attentiveness to enhance the emotional, relational, and psychological well-being of every patient.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $180
- Pay by American Express, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Johns Hopkins
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- VA Community Care Network (CCN)
- Out of Network
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Alem Asefa
Counselor, LGPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LGP11649 Alem Asefa
- In Practice for 5 Years
- Attended Johns Hopkins Univerity, School of Education, M.S., School Counseling, Graduated 2016
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Alem Asefa
Counselor, LGPC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- ADHD
- Antisocial Personality
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Domestic Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Multicultural Identity: Immigrants, Expats etc
- Obesity
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
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Alem Asefa
Counselor, LGPC
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Amharic (Intermediate - Spoken)
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Amharic (Intermediate - Spoken)
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
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Alem Asefa
Counselor, LGPC
Location
Additional Location
Annapolis, MD 21401
(240) 221-5216Nearby Areas
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Alem Asefa
Counselor, LGPC