Dena Alalfey

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC

Verified by Psychology Today

8 Endorsed

60 Market Street, Suite 213, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

During these difficult times, I will help you develop skills to tackle daily stressors, learn ways to cope with anxiety, depression or hardships of everyday life, and set personal goals and begin to achieve them. I'm passionate about helping individuals find their voice, become more assertive, increase self-esteem, and find their path in order to start working on their life goals

I also work with adolescents. Allow me to help your child manage daily stressors, anxiety, and increase self-esteem in order to survive this difficult period. adolescent years are like navigating through a minefield. A child that's never experienced problems at school may begin to struggle academically/behaviorally.

I am eager to provide you with compassionate support as you explore and express current struggles, expand your awareness of internal and external obstacles, and I will support you as you pave the way towards deep and lasting change. Take a look at www.asfcounseling.com for more information.

Call or Email Dena Alalfey now for a free 15 minute consultation - (240) 434-0851

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

A Step Forward Counseling & Psychotherapy

60 Market Street

Suite 213

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

(240) 434-0851

During these difficult times, I continue to provide quality care through video/phone counseling.

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and Life Transitions

$175 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (240) 434-0851

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

A Step Forward Counseling & Psychotherapy

60 Market Street

Suite 213

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

(240) 434-0851

During these difficult times, I continue to provide quality care through video/phone counseling.

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and Life Transitions

$175 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

Your counseling services may be eligible for reimbursement through out-of-network benefits, medical spending or health care savings account

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 434-0851

Dena Alalfey

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC

Your counseling services may be eligible for reimbursement through out-of-network benefits, medical spending or health care savings account

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 434-0851

Dena Alalfey

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC9742
In Practice for 7 Years
Attended Johns Hopkins University, Graduated 2016

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (240) 434-0851

Dena Alalfey

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (240) 434-0851

Dena Alalfey

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC

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

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (240) 434-0851

Dena Alalfey

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (240) 434-0851

Dena Alalfey

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC

8 Endorsements

Laurie Weitzman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C

I highly recommend Dena. She's an extremely talented and dedicated clinician.

Convenient Counseling Services

Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC

Would highly recommend her as a compassionate and engaging therapist.

Dr. Miriam Elizabeth Bowman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW, LCSW-C

Becoming Counseling Services - Kristal Hunt

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Mendem Health

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP

Lee Tomkin Stern

Counselor, LCPC, MS, CPCC

Sierra Hartsfield

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW

Amy L Hooper

LCSW-C, CEAP

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Person-Centered

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (240) 434-0851

Dena Alalfey

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (240) 434-0851

Dena Alalfey

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC

Groups

Anxiety and Self-Esteem Teen Group

Hosted by

Dena Alalfey

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

Anxiety

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Age

Teen

Session Cost

$60 - $70

Group Meets

Every Mon 3:45 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Location

A Step Forward Counseling & Psychotherapy

60 Market Street

Suite 213

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Email Dena Alalfey about this group or call - (240) 434-0851

Location

Primary Location

A Step Forward Counseling & Psychotherapy

60 Market Street

Suite 213

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

(240) 434-0851

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Montgomery

Zips

During these difficult times, I continue to provide quality care through video/phone counseling.

Call for a free consultation now - (240) 434-0851

Dena Alalfey

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC

During these difficult times, I continue to provide quality care through video/phone counseling.

Call for a free consultation now - (240) 434-0851

Dena Alalfey

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC

Last Modified: 22 Mar 2023