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Tenesha Jeffery

Tenesha Jeffery

LCPC

Maryland

Compassionate counselor focused on motivation and change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCPC
License
LCPC, Maryland / LC14814
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
Maryland

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    • Motivational focus
    • Practical strategies
    • Supportive presence

    About Tenesha

    Tenesha Jeffery is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland with five years of experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and the lingering effects of trauma and abuse. She aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through what feels most urgent.

    Her background centers on practical, conversational work. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the person and setting small, doable goals. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to help clients find their own reasons to change and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns.

    She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the client’s experience rather than a rigid agenda. When emotions become intense, tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help with grounding and emotion management. The mix of methods is adjusted to each person’s needs and pace.

    Sessions are meant to be straightforward and supportive. Tenesha pays attention to communication skills and practical steps for handling relationship stress and substance concerns. Her approach aims to build confidence and clearer next steps rather than quick fixes.

    If you’re unsure about starting, she encourages taking the next small step and completing the matching questionnaire to find a good fit. From there, scheduling is arranged according to availability.

  2. How her approaches work in online therapy

    Tenesha uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to make changes. This approach focuses on asking about goals and supporting small, meaningful steps rather than pushing a plan onto someone.

    She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT often includes practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and to try different coping strategies between sessions.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and adjust methods as needed. The plan may change over time based on what is most helpful for the person.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking because formats are not specified here. Online work can make attending sessions easier to fit into daily life, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people find remote sessions helpful for pacing therapeutic work and practicing skills in real time. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches effectively in distance sessions when needed.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionMood disordersPost-traumatic stress

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    Maryland

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does she help with?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.

    What is her therapy style like?

    Her style is conversational and goal-oriented. She creates a nonjudgmental space and works with clients to set manageable steps toward change.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has five years of professional experience working with people facing mood and stress-related difficulties.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She is licensed as an LCPC in Maryland. Her practice is based in Maryland.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin the process?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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