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My interest in psychology dates back to my high school years (1980’s anyone?), leading me to become a Doctor of Clinical Psychology in 1992 and a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Maryland in 1993. While the field of mental health has experienced a mix of challenges and exciting advances over the past 25 years, establishing a collaborative relationship and building upon an individual’s strengths have always been mainstays of my approach to working with clients. Specific to theoretical orientation, I draw upon cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and Positive Psychology approaches.
Areas of clinical interest for me include the influence of physical health upon mental well-being and counseling approaches that leverage the understanding of neurology and brain function in choosing therapeutic techniques. I have specialty training in anxiety and stress management, depression, and coping with the impact of attention deficit disorders (ADHD). Additionally, I have significant experience working with individuals with blindness or a visual impairment and parents of children with special needs.
Thanks for your time and please reach out if you believe working with me would be a good fit.
Additional areas of focus: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
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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MD Psychologist 03036
Reviews
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Dr. B makes me feel like I am being guided by someone with caring and knowledgeable hands. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for wise but compassionate direction.
Written on Dec 23, 2024 after therapy with Allison for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very thoughtful insights and support!
Written on Dec 21, 2024 after therapy with Allison for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching
Dr. Bethea is very professional. She’s a great listener and tries her best to proactively help me when I’m visibly struggling. I would recommend her to anyone
Written on Dec 19, 2024 after therapy with Allison for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
Wonderful therapist who actually listens and asks probing questions without making it feel forced and is always without judgment
I would recommend
Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Allison for 7 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
I've been a patient of Dr. Bethea for almost two years, and I can’t express enough how supportive and attentive she has been. Whether our sessions are online or through text, I always feel heard and understood. Her open communication style allows me to reach out whenever I need guidance, which has been incredibly helpful during challenging times. I highly recommend Dr. Bethea to anyone looking for a compassionate, professional, and responsive therapist.
Written on Sep 12, 2024 after therapy with Allison for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr. Bethea is wonderful! She makes me feel seen, uses a logical and creative approach to help me work through my issues, and allows me to drive the direction of the session to where I need guidance most. I’d recommend her to everyone I could!
Written on Jun 18, 2024 after therapy with Allison for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Bethea has made me feel very comfortable and makes therapy less scary. She has been very supportive and encouraging. She has helped me identify and prioritize challenges I am facing, and shared practices and techniques to work through them. Highly recommend!
Written on May 25, 2024 after therapy with Allison for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Dr. Bethea is a great listener, and she meets me where I am. She is perceptive about getting to the crux of the matter and laying out ideas on ways to think about things; and how they may be approached therapeutically. Never judgmental. Always supportive.
Written on Apr 04, 2024 after therapy with Allison for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Bethea has been such an amazing added part to my life and journey. She’s been very helpful with me processing the emotions and behaviors I experience.
She’s attentive, resourceful, and encouraging.
Written on Jul 19, 2023 after therapy with Allison for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Allison for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr. Bethea has been nothing but very helpful and caring towards me! I first started BetterHelp about a few weeks ago and she has provided me with many wonderful and useful resources for my anxiety. I am so grateful to have her as a therapist
Written on May 08, 2023 after therapy with Allison for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Very Cordial and Awesome Person! Really helped manage my anxiety
Written on Feb 01, 2023 after therapy with Allison for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Bethea was absolutely wonderful to work with. I have worked with numerous therapists, and she helped me make the most progress by far
Written on Jan 20, 2023 after therapy with Allison for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
I was completely new to the idea of receiving therapy due to anxiety and panic attacks I had been suffering from. The first therapist I was put in contact with (not Dr. Bethea) was not productive and left me feeling a bit helpless. After Betterhelp support let me know that we could switch the therapist, in came Dr. Bethea and it could not have been a more night and day shift. She was professional, polite, an excellent listener and ready to give pertinent advice to address my specific situation. I would recommend Dr. Bethea to anybody that's having anxiety issues.
Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Allison for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Dr. Bethea and I have just started working together but I feel like she is helping me down an important path. I immediately felt like she would help me find my way to a healthier life. I never expected this level of quality in an on-line service.
Written on Oct 24, 2022 after therapy with Allison for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
For my first session it went really well. Dr. Bethea made me feel really comfortable with discussing my issues with her, it was definitely a no judgement zone. Excited for my next session with her.
Written on Oct 22, 2022 after therapy with Allison for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes,
My first session went great, she is a great listener and really helped me to feel comfortable!
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Allison for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Amazing counselor! She’s helped me through so much.
Written on Dec 06, 2020 after therapy with Allison for 2 months on issues concerning coping with life changes
Dr. Bethea listens, she is engaged, she hones in on possible issues and moves on from those not material. She provides techniques for breathing, staying calm, and bettering oneself. She has been a wonderful support so far and I look forward to our sessions.
Written on Oct 02, 2020 after therapy with Allison for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
A very cordial and lovely person.
Written on Sep 10, 2020 after therapy with Allison for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
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