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Online therapist

Aiesha Hogg

Compassionate, practical support for everyday challenges

Credentials
MD, LCSW-C
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Aiesha

Aiesha Hogg, MD, LCSW-C, offers practical help for common concerns that parents and caregivers often face. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and addiction. She also addresses relationship and family tensions, grief, trauma and abuse, and life transitions.

Her tone is calm and straightforward, aimed at someone who wants clear steps rather than jargon. She brings five years of professional experience and tailors conversations to each person.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on concrete skills and small changes that can make daily life easier. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction. Aiesha adapts treatment plans to match the specific needs a person brings.

That can mean practical coping strategies, emotion regulation tools, or focused problem solving. She works with mood-related issues such as bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and other mood disorders when relevant to the presenting problem. Beyond mood and anxiety, she helps with communication problems, isolation and loneliness, and challenges tied to first responder or veteran experiences.

She also works with people managing guilt, shame, impulsivity, and compassion fatigue. Her work is intended to be collaborative. People can expect a mix of talking, skill-building, and planning for concrete next steps.

The approach aims to make small improvements feel achievable and useful in everyday life.

Practical approaches for online family and parenting concerns

Aiesha uses evidence-based techniques focused on real-world change. One common approach emphasizes teaching coping skills that help manage anxiety, panic, and stress in daily life. This involves short exercises and step-by-step strategies to reduce immediate distress and improve functioning.

Another approach centers on emotion regulation and problem solving for mood and behavioral concerns. It helps people notice patterns, practice alternatives to impulsive reactions, and build routines that support stability when mood symptoms or grief are present.

Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust the plan as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions remove travel time, and live chat or text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a parent or caregiver's day and to maintain momentum across weeks.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Aiesha supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, depression, addictions, and coping with life changes. She also addresses relationship and family tensions, grief, trauma and abuse, and several mood and stress-related conditions.
What is the overall therapy style like?
The style is direct and practical. Sessions combine respectful listening with skill-building and short-term goals tailored to each person.
How much professional experience does Aiesha have?
She has five years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, stress, and coping concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds MD and LCSW-C credentials, license number MD LCSW-C 22582, and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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