Allera Akpan

Therapist
Frederick, MD & Gaithersburg, MD
Education
John Hopkins University - Master of Counseling
Session Type
Virtual
Specialties

ADHD

Anger Management

Anxiety Disorder

Bipolar Spectrum

Depressive Disorder

Trauma (including PTSD)

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Integrative

My approach to care:

Allera is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with extensive experience working with adolescents and adults. Allera holds a Master’s degree in Counseling with a Clinical Concentration from Johns Hopkins University. She is dedicated to creating a warm and empowering space for her clients to heal and grow. Allera understands that every client is unique, and therefore, she uses an integrative therapy approach to tailor her treatment to meet each individual’s specific needs. The leading approaches that influence her practice include psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based techniques, and Motivational Interviewing.

Allera specializes in providing support for clients experiencing major life transitions, relationship challenges, race-based traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and a variety of other concerns. Allera believes that everyone deserves a fulfilling life, and she aims to assist clients in achieving their therapy goals. So if you are ready to start your journey toward a happier, healthier life, Allera is here to support you every step of the way.

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