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Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison, LMFT, MD, LCMFT

Trauma-informed marriage and family therapist
  • Trauma and foster care
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Telehealth sessions available

About Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison

Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison is a licensed clinician who provides care for a wide range of adult clients, with particular expertise supporting people who have experienced trauma related to foster care as well as those facing separation and divorce. Her practice also focuses on depression, anxiety, caregiver and compassion fatigue, stress related to COVID, grief, and loss, combining clinical skill with compassion to address complex emotional concerns.

Her work is integrative and rooted in evidence-based methods, delivered within a collaborative, client-centered framework that prioritizes emotional safety, practical skill building, and steady progress toward meaningful treatment goals. She guides clients in developing coping strategies for both acute and chronic stressors, and helps individuals navigate life transitions and crises with attention to each person’s values and circumstances.

Treatment is tailored to the unique needs, values, and goals of each client so sessions are both clinically effective and personally relevant. She holds LMFT and LCMFT credentials, which indicate licensure in marriage and family therapy, and an MD, the medical doctorate. She is currently offering immediate openings for new clients and provides telehealth sessions when available.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also Specializes In

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disaster

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison have?

Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison has 30 years of experience.

Is Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison holds these credentials: LMFT, MD, LCMFT. License details: DC LMFT LMFT000034, MD LCMFT LCM1163.

In which languages does Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison provide therapy?

Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison located?

Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison is located in Maryland.

How can I work with Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison work with international clients?

Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Integrative Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and emotions. It emphasizes committed action toward personal values and can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship experiences shape current patterns in intimate and family relationships. This approach is useful for addressing attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, and relational conflict.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience, using empathy and nonjudgmental support to foster self-exploration and growth, which can be especially helpful for depression, self-esteem, and navigating major life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and additional support can be provided through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from a range of locations.

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