Aliza Graber | LCSW-C, Clinical Supervisor
Specializing in Teens and Adults with Anxiety, OCD, Depression, and Life Transitions
Aliza Graber is a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Aliza is licensed in Maryland and Virginia and supports clients of all ages who are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD, and navigating the challenges of daily life. Aliza tailors each session to the unique needs and goals of the client, empowering them to develop effective coping strategies, healthier thought patterns, and improved emotional well-being. Her approach is collaborative, warm, and empathetic, always prioritizing the client’s personal growth and healing.
Aliza incorporates family sessions as part of the therapeutic process to enable teens and parents to work on communication skills and help foster a healthy family dynamic.
Whether you are facing a specific life challenge or simply seeking personal growth, Aliza is committed to supporting you on your journey toward greater mental wellness, self-acceptance, and inner peace.
Aliza’s Style
As a former middle school counselor, Aliza is well versed in the needs of adolescents. Aliza has a way of connecting with teens that enables them to feel understood. She creates a safe, comfortable space that allows clients to explore their inner thoughts and learn skills for navigating life’s challenges. Teen clients have said they feel they can share with Aliza in a way they are unable to do with others in their lives. When no one else is around-or it feels as though no one is around who “gets them”, Aliza can help teens and young adults feel seen and heard.
Aliza’s approach is client centered which means that as the client, you are in charge of your own therapeutic journey. Aliza uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which encourages exploration of our thoughts and behaviors to learn how they influence our feelings. Aliza works with her clients to identify negative thinking and behavior patterns and work together to reframe those thoughts into healthy and productive ways of thinking and acting. Aliza also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which promotes mindfulness and acceptance of our difficult emotions. The ACT model also gives us the skills to live a life according to our values as opposed to our fears. Aliza works with clients to understand and accept their feelings, build better self esteem, and learn coping skills for dealing with life’s ups and downs.
When working with OCD and other related disorders, Aliza implements Exposure and Response Prevention, an empirically based therapy that allows clients to begin desensitizing themselves to their fears in a safe and controlled environment.
Aliza’s Background
Aliza received her Undergraduate degree from Stern College and then went on to complete her Masters degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University in New York. She has worked in a variety of settings DC, MD, and VA, as a college advisor, middle school counselor at Berman Hebrew Academy in Rockville, MD, and psychotherapist for JSSA (Jewish Social Services Association) in Rockville, MD.
During her time at Berman Hebrew Academy, Aliza worked with children and teenagers ages 12 through 18 on academic support, emotional support, therapeutic interventions, advocacy and crisis intervention. Aliza worked closely with teachers, administrators, parents and students as an advocate, collaborator and mentor. Aliza understands the importance of implementing effective strategies and therapeutic interventions in therapy for teens to cope during a pivotal time in their lives.
Aliza worked as a college advisor with students aged 17 and up. She recognizes the demands on college students including the difficulties they face navigating the transition between adolescence and adulthood. Young adulthood can be a challenging and confusing time full of questions and changes. Aliza supports clients through their journey of discovering their identity, career choices, romantic relationships, and managing the “real world” after high school and college.
Outside of the work space Aliza loves playing with her dog, dancing, practicing yoga, and watching fun light hearted videos of adorable pets! She believes that taking the time out with friends and family is invaluable.
Schedule an Appointment in North Bethesda or Rockville, MD!
If something in Aliza’s approach resonates with you, trust that instinct. Therapy is a powerful step toward change, and you don’t have to do it alone. Schedule your appointment by clicking below!
Rates
- $205 per 50 minute Individual/Teens Session
- $220 per 50 minute Family Therapy Session