Tenesha Jeffery
Compassionate, skills-based therapy for everyday challenges
MD, LCPC Maryland
- Experience
- 5 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Tenesha
Tenesha Jeffery brings five years of clinical experience to her Maryland practice, combining an MD and LCPC license to support people facing a variety of emotional challenges.
Background and approach
She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem, and she also addresses related areas like communication problems, substance use issues, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress. Her training informs a practical, evidence-minded approach that helps clients identify patterns and develop new skills.
Jeffery emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings honestly. She integrates client-centered principles with structured techniques to tailor sessions to individual needs, encouraging collaboration and active participation.
Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and she acknowledges that first step while offering steady support as people build motivation, confidence, and clearer coping strategies over time.
Applying collaborative approaches to online therapy
Jeffery uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders through practical exercises and skill-building. She also applies Client-Centered Therapy principles by focusing on empathetic listening and validating each person's unique experience, creating space for clients to explore goals and priorities at their own pace. When appropriate, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are added to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that support coping with intense feelings.Choosing the right approach is a shared process; the therapist collaborates with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then adapts techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment so clients feel involved in planning and tracking their growth rather than following a one-size-fits-all program.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to continue therapy from home or other convenient locations, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, structured care while accommodating work, family, or mobility constraints.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English