Dr. Alissa Putman, MD
Collaborative therapist blending therapy and coaching
- Client-centered care
- CBT and IFS methods
- Stress and relationships
About Dr. Alissa Putman
Dr. Alissa Putman, MD, is a licensed psychologist in Maryland with more than 20 years of experience helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationships and career concerns. She combines a client-centered stance with practical tools from cognitive-behavioral approaches, positive psychology and executive coaching to help people identify what is working in their lives and where they want to make changes. Dr. Putman partners empathically and collaboratively with each person, checking in regularly to ensure therapy stays aligned with the client’s goals and that sessions remain focused and meaningful.
Her clinical work spans a range of concerns including self-esteem, identity exploration, job burnout, stress management, resilience and balancing competing demands. She has worked with diverse clients across higher education and healthcare settings and draws on interpersonal and family systems perspectives when relationships or family-of-origin issues are central to the work. Dr. Putman’s background in executive coaching informs goal-setting and skill-building for clients who feel stuck or are seeking clearer direction in life or work.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Putman volunteers with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to provide suicide prevention education and mentors underrepresented minority teens. She emphasizes the importance of fit and rapport in therapy and aims to make clients’ time well spent as they pursue change and greater well-being.
Her clinical work spans a range of concerns including self-esteem, identity exploration, job burnout, stress management, resilience and balancing competing demands. She has worked with diverse clients across higher education and healthcare settings and draws on interpersonal and family systems perspectives when relationships or family-of-origin issues are central to the work. Dr. Putman’s background in executive coaching informs goal-setting and skill-building for clients who feel stuck or are seeking clearer direction in life or work.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Putman volunteers with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to provide suicide prevention education and mentors underrepresented minority teens. She emphasizes the importance of fit and rapport in therapy and aims to make clients’ time well spent as they pursue change and greater well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentBody imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Alissa Putman have?
Dr. Alissa Putman has 20 years of experience.
Is Dr. Alissa Putman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential MD and is a licensed psychologist in Maryland. License details: MD Psychologist 04134.
In which languages does Dr. Alissa Putman provide therapy?
Dr. Alissa Putman provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Alissa Putman located?
Dr. Alissa Putman is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Dr. Alissa Putman as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Alissa Putman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Alissa Putman work with international clients?
Dr. Alissa Putman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Alissa Putman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Alissa Putman draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and Internal Family Systems to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s own goals and values shape the direction of sessions - this approach supports issues like self-esteem, identity exploration and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, stress and sleep difficulties. Internal Family Systems explores the different parts of a person’s inner world, helping with patterns tied to family-of-origin issues, grief, abandonment and complicated emotional responses.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Putman works collaboratively to determine which methods best match a client’s needs, goals and preferences. She often integrates strategies so that sessions remain flexible and focused on measurable progress while honoring the client’s experience.
Online therapy with Dr. Putman can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for those balancing work, family or busy schedules. These options make it easier to maintain consistent appointments and access therapeutic support from wherever the client is, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to tailor frequency and format to each person’s circumstances.