- Anger management skills
- Attachment issues
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Bernadette
Dr. Bernadette Boozer-Madison is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with licensure in the District of Columbia (LMFT) and Maryland (LCMFT). She brings 30 years of clinical experience helping adults work through issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and stress.
She focuses on practical skills that reduce reactivity and improve communication. Sessions often include learning coping techniques, recognizing patterns that lead to anger, and practicing new responses in everyday situations. The work is collaborative and directed toward goals the client sets.
Much of her practice has involved adults who experienced trauma related to foster care, as well as people navigating separation and divorce. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, post-COVID stressors, and addiction-related concerns. Career strain, intimacy problems, and issues around attachment and abandonment are other common topics.
Her style draws on evidence-based methods to teach tools clients can use between sessions. That includes identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying new behaviors, and clarifying personal values to guide choices. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when people want help changing patterns.
Dr. Boozer-Madison describes therapy as a focused collaboration. She helps people develop coping strategies for both immediate stress and longer-term life changes. Sessions aim to be straightforward and skill-focused so clients can notice practical improvements in daily life.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult feelings. It is often used for anger, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce reactivity and improve mood. It is useful for stress, depression, and managing anger triggers.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning can include combining techniques from ACT and CBT or emphasizing attachment-informed strategies as needed.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. If a client prefers a quieter, lower-bandwidth interaction, those practical needs can guide the choice of session style. The focus is on making therapy usable in everyday life while shaping a plan that responds to the client's goals.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with adults on anger alongside stress, relationship problems, trauma, grief, depression, and addiction issues.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She uses an integrative, client-centered approach drawing on ACT, CBT, attachment-informed work, and motivational interviewing to teach coping skills and behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working with adults on trauma, caregiver stress, relationship changes, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT in the District of Columbia and an LCMFT in Maryland, and she practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.