Alis Africano, MD, LCPC

Licensed in Maryland · 15 years in practice

Alis Africano is a Maryland clinician with 15 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family concerns.

License and registration

LCPC, Maryland: LC3303 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1225383839 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English, Spanish

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About Alis

Alis Africano is a Maryland clinician with 15 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family concerns. She speaks English and Spanish and focuses on practical steps that fit into everyday life. She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and works alongside them to build on their strengths.

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods are used to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening space and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation when needed. Sessions typically focus on concrete skills and problem solving.

Parents can expect help with parenting stress, communication, and family conflict using steps they can try between meetings. People dealing with trauma, grief, or mood shifts work on coping strategies and ways to reduce overwhelming feelings. Alis emphasizes small, doable changes.

She helps clients set goals and track progress in plain language. The work is paced to each person’s needs, with practical techniques to use in daily life. With a medical degree and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential, she combines clinical knowledge with a person-centered attitude.

The aim is steady, meaningful improvement rather than quick fixes. Therapy is offered by video or phone, and also through live chat and text messaging for flexibility.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Alis lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
LGBT
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Alis names

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Online support

Using evidence-based approaches in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters most to them and take small actions toward those values. It can be useful when life feels stuck or decisions feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Then she will recommend methods and adjust them as needed so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single technique.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can work well for brief check-ins or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to send quick updates, practice skills between sessions, or fit support into a busy day. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and travel.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, LGBT concerns, parenting stress, grief, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and related areas like abandonment or attachment.

What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?

Sessions are collaborative and practical. The therapist listens, helps you set goals, and teaches skills from approaches such as ACT, CBT, client-centered work, and DBT where helpful.

How much experience does the clinician have?

She brings 15 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and family-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

The clinician holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland.

Which languages are supported for therapy?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and international clients are accepted.

In what formats are sessions available?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled and what is the cost structure?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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