Dr. Allison Bethea, MD

Dr. Allison Bethea developed an interest in psychology as a high school student and pursued formal training that led to a Doctor of Clinical Psychology degree in 1992 and licensure as a psychologist in Maryland in 1993. She also holds an MD - Doctor of Medicine - and brings two decades of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. Dr. Bethea emphasizes collaborative, strengths-based care and selects interventions that fit each person's needs, integrating approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, positive psychology, existential therapy, solution-focused techniques, and Internal Family Systems.

Her clinical interests include the interaction between physical health and mental well-being and the use of neurological understanding to guide therapy choices. She has specialty training in anxiety and stress management, depression, and strategies for coping with attention deficit disorders. Dr. Bethea also has substantial experience supporting people who are blind or visually impaired and assisting parents of children with special needs, and she works with a wide range of concerns including relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, sleep difficulties, anger and self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.