Dena Alalfey, LCPC, Gaithersburg, MD

About Dena Alalfey

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Brainspotting

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dena Alalfey

Dena is 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. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, infertility counseling, processing and adjusting to life changes, and helping individuals navigate relationships or divorce struggles.

What should a new client know about working with you?

You can sense Dena's genuine passion for helping you right away. She is direct yet warm. Her goal is for you to feel understood and valued. She takes the time to truly get to know you. She understands that sometimes it's difficult to think of what goals you'd like to accomplish in therapy and will work with you to craft your individualized treatment plan unique to your needs and will consistency review and add new goals. Whether it's working through trauma from your past or helping you set boundaries, you will feel like you have someone you can genuinely trust in your corner to help you through it all.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

During the first session, you will have the opportunity to explain what it is you’ve been having difficulty with and what you’d like to accomplish during our time together. We will work together to set goals for therapy. I will also gather information about different areas of your life to better get to know you and your needs. Please don't hesitate to ask questions as they may arise during the session. After the first session, treatment can begin. During these sessions you will achieve self-awareness, build resiliency, and be empowered with ways to deal with life challenges. Once you’ve achieved your therapy goals, we will begin to reduce the frequency of therapy sessions. This will help you rely more on yourself and utilize the skills you’ve gained during therapy to tackle problems as they arise independently. This will give you confidence in your abilities.

In-network insurances

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Ongoing session: $210 for 45 minutes

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Office location

Dena Alalfey, LCPC also offers online video visits for patients

A Step Forward Counseling & Psychotherapy

333 Main St, Ste 201, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Get directions

Education and background

Practice names

A Step Forward Counseling & Psychotherapy

Education and training

Johns Hopkins University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1578091906

Patient reviews

Help Dena Alalfey, LCPC build an online reputation by being the first to leave a review after having an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dena Alalfey?

Generally, Dena Alalfey has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dena Alalfey's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dena Alalfey accepting new patients?

Dena Alalfey generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dena Alalfey's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dena Alalfey accept my insurance?

Choose your insurance plan to verify if Dena Alalfey is in-network.

Can I make an appointment with Dena Alalfey online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dena Alalfey using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Dena Alalfey work with?

Dena Alalfey works with A Step Forward Counseling & Psychotherapy.

Where is Dena Alalfey's office located?

Dena Alalfey has 2 office locations, including in Gaithersburg and Pondsville, view full addresses on Dena Alalfey's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dena Alalfey?

Dena Alalfey frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dena Alalfey on their profile.