Dr. Allison Bethea , MD

Dr. Allison Bethea, MD, is a licensed psychologist practicing in Maryland who developed an interest in psychology during her high school years. She emphasizes a collaborative relationship with each client and builds therapy around individual strengths, blending practical techniques with an appreciation for how physical health and brain function influence mental well-being.

Her clinical work draws on cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and positive psychology principles to help people manage symptoms and cultivate resilience. She has focused training in anxiety and stress management, depression, and approaches for coping with attention deficit challenges such as ADHD. In addition to these areas, she brings experience supporting individuals who are blind or have visual impairments and assisting parents of children with special needs.

Dr. Bethea prioritizes tailoring interventions to the person in front of her, selecting methods that align with a client’s goals, neurologic functioning, and everyday life demands. Prospective clients who feel her background could be a good match are invited to reach out and explore whether her approach fits their needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Allison Bethea

Dr. Allison Bethea uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness therapy is offered to teach attention and awareness practices that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation in daily life. Internal Family Systems is used to explore different parts of a person’s internal experience, helping with self-understanding, relational patterns, and complex emotional responses.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Bethea works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Dr. Bethea is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or caregiving responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from home or while traveling, helping therapy fit into everyday life.