Alesia Jerrels, MSW, MD | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.91

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“She is amazing with communication, clear understanding and keeping up with a lot of details. When communicating my goals and challenges, they were received well with kindness, forward progression and tools to work towards healing. ”

Claudia H.February 6, 2026Video visit

“Aleshia is both comforting and in your face. She doesn't let you hide the truth. She gets to the root cause of your problems and builds you up. Don't pick her if you want someone who will tell you want to hear, but pick her if you are really trying to get rid of the excess baggage. ”

DSMore than 1 year ago

About Alesia Jerrels

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Families

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Trauma Focused

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Alesia Jerrels

UpLift Behavioral Health providers do not issue prescriptions for substances controlled by any federal or state agency or other drugs that may be harmful because of their potential for abuse. UpLift Behavioral Health reserves the right to limit the types of medications that may be prescribed by its doctors and nurse practitioners. All prescriptions furnished by UpLift Behavioral Health care providers are issued in accordance with applicable federal and state law as well as UpLift Behavioral Health policy. Are you ready to begin your healing journey and get back to living your best life? I will guide you. I'm Amy, an open-minded, empathetic therapist and coach with 17 years of experience. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Howard University and specialize in Holistic Psychology, working with High Achievers and CEOs. My expertise includes Meditation and Mindfulness, the Law of Attraction, Energy Psychology, Panic Disorder, Corporate Burnout, Perfectionism, Workaholism, Parenting, Divorce and Narcissistic Abuse, Women’s Mental Health and Empowerment, Body Image, Teens and Young Adults, Self-Esteem, Sex Therapy, Manifesting Love and Abundance, Men’s Issues, Child and Adult ADHD, Tantric Sexuality, Confidence and Pleasure Coaching, Career, and Spiritual Awakening. I focus on getting to the root of the problem and healing trauma and PTSD using EMDR and Hypnotherapy.

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I see patients through UpLift. The prices for visit are dependent on your co-pay amount through your insurance. If you are a cash-pay client, our price ranges from $75 to $145 per visit.

Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder

Depression

Divorce Counseling

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Adjustment Disorder

Depression

Divorce Counseling

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

UpLift

Education and training

Howard University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1710208186

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.91

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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Doctor is excellent. She also has scheduled his consistent care within the desires times and days.

March 1, 2023Lakisha K.Verified patientVideo visit

She is amazing with communication, clear understanding and keeping up with a lot of details. When communicating my goals and challenges, they were received well with kindness, forward progression and tools to work towards healing.

February 6, 2026Claudia H.Verified patientVideo visit

Aleshia is both comforting and in your face. She doesn't let you hide the truth. She gets to the root cause of your problems and builds you up. Don't pick her if you want someone who will tell you want to hear, but pick her if you are really trying to get rid of the excess baggage.

More than 1 year agoDS

Ms. Alesia is amazing. Professional, works on the issues you think you have but digs deep to help you realize where they came from and teaches you how to slowly deal with them. She is not an enabler, she not only helps you to see how to look at others POV, but also holds you accountable to your thoughts actions. I don’t know what else to say I wish I could make a mini version of her and keep her on my shoulder all day everyday ??

More than 1 year agoKB

My sessions with Alesia have been very insightful and helpful. She has a warm and sympathetic disposition and seems to be genuinely committed to helping me work through my issues and challenges. I'm grateful to have found her.

More than 1 year agoLM

Dr. Jerrels is awesome! She has a warm personality that invited me to open up in therapy. I have been very pleased with my individual and couples therapy sessions. Highly recommend.

More than 1 year agoKC