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Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison

Calm, practical therapy for life transitions

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Credentials
LMFT, MD, LCMFT
Experience
30 years
Licensed in
District of Columbia, Maryland
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Bernadette

Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison greets people with a calm, practical approach to common life stresses. She focuses on helping adults manage anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the strains that come with caregiving and major life changes.

Dr. Boozer-Madison uses straightforward talk and skill-building so people can try new ways of coping between sessions. She practices in Maryland and carries the credentials LMFT, MD, and LCMFT.

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Background and approach

Boozer-Madison draws on several evidence-based methods. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centered methods, and Motivational Interviewing to match each person’s needs. Sessions are collaborative: she listens, helps set goals, and teaches tools for stress management and emotional regulation.

Practical strategies might include values-based action, challenging unhelpful thoughts, improving communication patterns, and increasing awareness of attachment patterns. She has particular experience supporting adults affected by foster care and adoption-related trauma. She also addresses issues that follow separation, divorce, illness, or large disruptions in life.

Many clients come for help with compassion fatigue and caregiver stress, or to cope with post-COVID challenges. Dr. Boozer-Madison emphasizes short-term skills and longer-term growth.

Therapy is tailored to each person’s goals and values. She helps people build routines and strategies that fit daily life. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online in formats that include video, phone, chat, and messaging.

Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Practical therapeutic methods for online care

Dr. Boozer-Madison commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps even when emotions are difficult. It helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that fuel stress and mood problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She listens to each person’s story, discusses options, and chooses methods that fit the client’s goals and daily life. The process is collaborative so adjustments can be made as needs change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people talk face-to-face from home, phone sessions are available for those who prefer voice only, and live chat or text messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care through transitions and relocations.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of adult concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and caregiver or compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic style does she use?
The approach is integrative and collaborative, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centered methods, and Motivational Interviewing to match individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of clinical experience supporting adults through life changes, trauma related to foster care, separation and divorce, and prolonged stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the credentials LMFT, MD, and LCMFT with license details DC LMFT LMFT000034 and MD LCMFT LCM1163 and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
30 years
Licensed
District of Columbia, Maryland
Languages
English

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