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Dena Alalfey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC9742 Dena Alalfey
- In Practice for 8 Years
- Attended Johns Hopkins University, Graduated 2016
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Coping Skills
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Women's Issues
8 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Participants
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Participants
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
Groups
Anxiety and Self-Esteem Teen Group
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An in-person group for adolescents who struggle with anxiety, social anxiety, and self-esteem.Learn and practice the following: Week 1: Introduction & Basics-The difference between stress and anxiety and why you need different strategies for each -Increasing emotional awareness -The 3 things that predict anxiety getting worse and how to stop this process -How to manage panic attacks using the 3 step panic attack protocol. Week 2: Managing and Coping. Week 3: Hands on Application and Practice. Week 4: Social Anxiety. Week 5: "What if" Anxiety. Week 6: Home Support and Takeaways. Please see flyer for more details www.asfcounseling.com
Expertise
Types of Therapy
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Session Cost
Group Meets
Location
A Step Forward Counseling & Psychotherapy
60 Market Street
Suite 213
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Location
Primary Location
A Step Forward Counseling & Psychotherapy
60 Market Street
Suite 213
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 434-0851Email me
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