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MD, LCPC

Alis Africano, MD, LCPC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Alis

Alis Africano is a Maryland-based licensed therapist with 15 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, relationship and family challenges, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She approaches each person as the expert on their own life, building on individual strengths to navigate difficult moments and pursue more satisfying outcomes. Her training as an MD and LCPC informs a thoughtful, flexible style that blends evidence-based techniques with attuned listening and practical skills.

Clients can expect a collaborative, empowering process that emphasizes courage and growth. Africano draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address issues like grief, anger, impulsivity, attachment and communication problems, multicultural concerns, and other life transitions.

She offers services in English and Spanish and accepts international clients, adapting to each person’s preferences and goals throughout treatment.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Alis Africano uses a mix of established therapeutic methods tailored to each person's situation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values, which can help with anxiety, life transitions, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often benefiting people managing depression, mood symptoms, and worry. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes empathetic understanding and collaboration, giving clients space to explore strengths and goals while the therapist offers nonjudgmental support.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to evaluate needs, goals, and preferences and may integrate techniques from different modalities to create a personalized plan. This shared decision-making helps ensure the methods used fit the client’s circumstances and evolving goals.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility for busy or geographically dispersed clients. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, travel, and life commitments while still engaging in consistent therapeutic work with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, ADHD, LGBT concerns, parenting and anger, plus related issues like attachment and impulsivity.
What is the therapy style and approach like?
Therapy emphasizes client-centered collaboration and practical skills using evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician brings 15 years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and what are the credentials?
She is licensed in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCPC, listed as MD LCPC LC3303.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and the therapist also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English, Spanish