Alis Africano , MD, LCPC

Alis Africano is licensed in Maryland and brings 15 years of professional experience to her therapeutic work. She supports people facing stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflicts, and experiences of trauma and abuse. Holding MD and LCPC credentials - MD meaning Doctor of Medicine and LCPC meaning Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - she frames her practice around the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that personal strengths are key to overcoming life’s challenges.

Alis recognizes that seeking help requires courage and that taking the first steps toward change is significant. She focuses on empowering clients, helping them identify existing resources, clarify goals, and practice new strategies that align with their values. Her approach emphasizes support, respect, and practical progress so individuals and families can move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Throughout her career she has worked to create a therapeutic space where people feel encouraged to explore solutions, build resilience, and take incremental steps toward the changes they want to achieve.

Therapeutic Approaches and the Benefits of Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people focus on what matters most to them by exploring values and learning to accept difficult emotions rather than fighting them. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to change those patterns. It is often applied for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and support while clients lead the pace and direction of change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Alis Africano works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as those needs evolve. The aim is to tailor a plan that feels manageable and meaningful for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so therapy can fit into busy schedules, accommodate geographic constraints, and provide continuity when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver many evidence-informed techniques effectively through these remote formats, supporting progress while offering convenience and accessibility.