Dr. Allison Bethea
Experienced clinician guiding practical change
MD Maryland
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Parenting
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Allison
Dr. Allison Bethea trained as a clinical psychologist and has practiced for two decades, bringing an evidence-informed mindset to her work in Maryland.
Background and approach
She holds an MD and has developed expertise in anxiety and stress management, depression, and approaches that consider the interaction between physical health and mental well-being. Her background includes training in attention deficit disorders and experience supporting people who are blind or visually impaired as well as parents of children with special needs.
Her style emphasizes collaboration and building on clients' strengths, drawing from cognitive behavioral ideas as well as mindfulness and positive psychology influences. Dr.
Bethea addresses a wide range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, sleep difficulties, and issues related to identity and discrimination. She aims to tailor techniques to an individual’s neurology and life context while helping clients develop practical coping skills and clearer perspectives.
Sessions focus on workable strategies and thoughtful exploration rather than rigid protocols, and she integrates her clinical interests with adaptable therapeutic methods to match each person’s needs.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Bethea commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a practical framework to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often helpful for anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive concerns. She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy, teaching present-focused awareness and attentional strategies that can reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting techniques over time to better match progress and changing needs.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow clients to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or mobility needs and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver cognitive and mindfulness-based exercises, track progress, and provide supportive feedback between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English