Dr. Allison Bethea, MD
Compassionate, practical clinical psychologist
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
How Allison works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Allison
Dr. Allison Bethea is a clinical psychologist with two decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and mood concerns. She earned a Doctor of Medicine degree and has practiced in Maryland since the early 1990s.
Her work centers on building a practical, collaborative relationship with each person she sees. She uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people change unhelpful patterns. Sessions often focus on clearer thinking, learning coping skills, and developing routines that fit daily life.
Background and approach
Mindfulness and attention to present-moment experience are woven into many sessions when useful. Dr. Bethea pays attention to how physical health and brain function affect feelings and behavior.
That perspective guides choices about which techniques to try and how to pace progress. She also draws on solution-focused strategies to set small, concrete goals between sessions. People come to her for a wide range of concerns including depression, grief, relationship strain, sleep troubles, ADHD-related struggles, trauma, and challenges tied to identity such as LGBT issues and gender dysphoria.
She also works with complicated medical situations where chronic pain or disability affects mood. Her style is practical and respectful. She helps people break big problems into manageable steps and track small wins.
Appointments are available in several remote formats to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
What Allison works with
Everything Allison lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Allison's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Gender dysphoria
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visually impaired
Approaches Allison lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work online
Dr. Bethea uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy alongside solution-focused techniques to help people make practical changes. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches skills to shift thinking patterns and habits that keep problems going. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with anxiety, anger, and sleep difficulties. Solution-focused techniques help set clear short-term goals and build momentum through small steps.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The aim is to match strategies to your needs, preferences, and everyday routine rather than use a one-size-fits-all method.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited mobility. Video calls let the therapist and client connect face to face for deeper conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make shorter, more frequent check-ins possible and can help keep momentum between longer sessions.
Questions people ask about Allison
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, sleep problems, grief, and relationship issues, plus concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood issues, trauma, and identity-related stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on skills you can use day to day and setting small, achievable goals during therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health and behavior concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MD and practices as an MD Psychologist in the state of Maryland.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.