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

Therapist in Maryland

Dr.

Licensed inDistrict of Columbia, Maryland
LicenseLMFT000034, LCM1163
NPI 1801487764
Experience30+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Bernadette

Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, and addiction. She is also attentive to issues like caregiver strain, compassion fatigue, and challenges that follow foster care or adoption.

Dr. Boozer-Madison uses straightforward language and practical steps to help people manage day-to-day strain and make steady progress. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT and LCMFT.

Background and approach

With 30 years of clinical experience, she draws on a range of well-established approaches. Sessions focus on building skills, identifying patterns that cause distress, and aligning treatment with each person’s values and goals. Her approach is collaborative and client-centered.

That means she listens first, then works alongside people to set achievable goals and try new ways of coping. Therapy can include learning tools for managing anxiety, sorting through grief, improving communication, and addressing addictive behaviors. She pays special attention to attachment issues and the effects of early separation or foster care.

Treatment plans are tailored to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all method. The focus is on practical strategies someone can use between sessions to feel more stable and in control. Work often blends elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, depending on what the person needs.

Care is aimed at helping people handle life changes, reduce overwhelming emotions, and move toward clearer, value-driven choices.

Credentials

LMFT (District of Columbia): License LMFT000034 · expires August 2027
LCMFT (Maryland): License LCM1163 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1801487764 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Bernadette lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster

Approaches Bernadette names

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Online support

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses; online sessions can help someone notice those patterns and try new ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills for accepting difficult feelings while clarifying personal values to guide action, which can reduce struggle with anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening-based relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and self-directed change.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video calls support face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and messaging lets someone share updates between meetings. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and make it easier to keep momentum between sessions.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and caregiver or compassion fatigue, among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on listening first and then working together to set goals and practice new coping skills.

How long has she worked in this field?

She has 30 years of clinical experience supporting adults through life transitions, acute and chronic stressors, and trauma-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds an MD and is a licensed marriage and family therapist with credentials listed as LMFT and LCMFT, and she practices in Maryland.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions may take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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