Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison, LMFT, MD, LCMFT
Experienced therapist focusing on practical coping skills
Book with BernadetteWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
How Bernadette works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT, MD, LCMFT
- Licensed in
- District of Columbia, Maryland
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Bernadette
Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison helps adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anger, grief, or life changes. She draws on three decades of clinical experience to offer steady, practical support.
Many people turn to her when anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship strain make daily life harder. She uses plain language in sessions and focuses on skills people can use between meetings. Sessions center on collaboration - setting goals together and practicing ways to cope with strong emotions.
Background and approach
She helps people sort through trauma histories, including experiences tied to foster care and adoption, and supports those handling separation, divorce, or caregiver strain. Her approach mixes therapies known to help with mood, behavior, and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps spot and shift unhelpful thinking.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports values-based choices when emotions feel overwhelming. Attachment-based ideas guide work on connection and intimacy issues. Dr.
Boozer-Madison holds LMFT and LCMFT credentials and an MD, and she has worked in clinical settings for 30 years. She practices from Maryland and conducts sessions in English. Her background includes helping people manage compassion fatigue and post-COVID stressors, and supporting those with bipolar disorder or addiction concerns.
In-session work combines practical skill-building with conversations about meaning and relationships. People can expect clear strategies for managing anger and stress, pacing to avoid burnout, and ongoing adjustments to treatment based on what works.
What Bernadette works with
Everything Bernadette lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Bernadette's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Approaches Bernadette lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It can help when anger or anxiety get in the way of the life someone wants to lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that feed stress and on practicing different behaviors to reduce symptoms. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how people connect now and can guide work on intimacy and communication struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist works collaboratively to learn what matters to each person, then adjusts methods to match their needs and goals. Clients and the therapist check in regularly and change direction when something isn't helping.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messages. Video lets people use visual cues and do deeper conversational work. Phone sessions can fit a busy schedule or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging provide brief check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make therapy easier to fit into work, caregiving, or travel routines while preserving continuity of care.
Questions people ask about Bernadette
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on skill-building and practical steps alongside emotional work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of clinical experience working with adults in a range of settings and concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LMFT and LCMFT credentials and an MD, and she practices from Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.