Alis Africano, MD, LCPC
Practical support for strong emotions and change
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Alis works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Alis
Alis Africano is a licensed clinician in Maryland who helps people manage strong emotions and everyday struggles. She brings 15 years of experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and grief. She also supports people facing relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and questions about identity and life purpose.
Alis centers the person in front of her and treats them as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon.
Background and approach
She helps people notice what matters to them, learn tools to respond differently, and try out small changes between meetings. Her work draws on methods that help people change unhelpful thoughts and patterns and build emotional regulation skills. In session she uses straightforward exercises, guided questions, and real-life practice to build new habits.
She pays attention to cultural background, immigration concerns, and the impact of family of origin on current choices. Alis is comfortable offering therapy in English or Spanish and works with people facing mood disorders, ADHD, parenting challenges, and issues tied to identity and relationships. She values collaboration and sets an encouraging pace so people can move at a rate that feels right.
People who choose her can expect a calm, direct style that aims for usable tools and clearer choices. Her prior work includes a mix of clinical settings over a 15-year career, which she draws on to shape practical, person-focused care.
What Alis works with
Everything Alis lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Alis's practice.
- 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 lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where motivation and meaning matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and habits with practical exercises and homework. It often helps with anxiety, anger, mood challenges, and problems that respond to skill practice.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation time. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, reflections between sessions, or ongoing skill practice. These options add practical flexibility so therapy can fit into work, family, and daily life.
Questions people ask about Alis
What concerns does Alis work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, mood disorders, and identity-related concerns.
What therapeutic style can I expect?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, using clear tools, guided questions, and real-life practice to change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 15 years of professional experience working across clinical settings and draws on that background in session.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?
The therapist holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and the clinician also accepts clients from other countries.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.