Therapist profile
Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison, LMFT, LCMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist - family and parenting concerns
Continue with BernadetteAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and ACT methods
About Bernadette
Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison is a licensed marriage and family therapist with thirty years of clinical experience based in Maryland. She holds an LMFT in the District of Columbia and an LCMFT in Maryland and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and grief.
She has particular experience with people affected by foster care and adoption backgrounds, and with individuals coping with separation and divorce. She also supports those experiencing caregiver strain, compassion fatigue, and post-COVID stressors. These are the kinds of problems she commonly talks about in sessions.
Her approach draws on several practical methods, including acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking, client-centered care, cognitive behavioral strategies, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on developing skills, managing stress, and clarifying values that guide decisions at home and work.
Dr. Boozer-Madison emphasizes collaboration in therapy. She listens for what matters to each person, then works with them to set clear goals and practice concrete steps between meetings. Sessions aim to produce straightforward tools people can use when emotions run high or routines change.
People who come for help can expect a steady, task-oriented process that balances emotional support with problem solving. The goal is to reduce overwhelm, improve communication, and build coping strategies that fit day-to-day life. To begin, readers are invited to confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
How her clinical approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, value-driven actions even when feelings are difficult. It is often used for ongoing stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and test them with practical experiments and behavior change; it works well for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current ways of relating and can be useful for intimacy concerns and communication struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice may shift as progress is made and new challenges appear.
The biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm what formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins if needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals commonly use these practical benefits to help people maintain regular appointments and practice skills between sessions.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and grief, among other issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, using practical methods to build coping skills and clarify values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has thirty years of clinical experience working with diverse adult populations.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT (District of Columbia) and an LCMFT (Maryland) and practices in Maryland.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current options before scheduling.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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