Therapist profile
Dr. Alissa Putman, Psychologist
Maryland
Psychologist - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsPsychologist
- LicensePsychologist, Maryland / 04134
- NPI1669112546
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMaryland
About
- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Parts-based perspective
About Alissa
Dr. Alissa Putman is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem concerns, career questions, grief, parenting pressures, and anger. Her approach emphasizes finding a good fit so people feel heard and understood from the start.
She uses a client-centered stance in sessions, which means she prioritizes listening and understanding each person's perspective before suggesting changes. Dr. Putman also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice thought patterns that keep anger and anxiety active. Internal Family Systems concepts inform work around conflicting parts of the self and difficult emotions.
In sessions she helps people set concrete goals, whether that means managing outbursts, coping with workplace frustration, or repairing connection after resentment builds. She checks in regularly about progress and adjusts the plan when needed. Practical strategies and attention to values and identity are common elements of her work.
Her background includes roles in higher education and healthcare settings and volunteer work teaching suicide prevention and mentoring underrepresented teens. That experience contributes to a straightforward, pragmatic way of approaching stress and relationship problems.
People who choose to work with Dr. Putman can expect collaborative planning, skill practice, and regular review of goals. She encourages clear communication about what is and is not helping, so sessions stay focused on the changes each person wants to make.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening first and letting the client's concerns guide the work. Online sessions using this approach often begin with open conversation about priorities and concrete goals for anger, stress, or relationship strains.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot and change thought patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. In online sessions that can mean practicing brief exercises, tracking triggers between meetings, and reviewing what strategies made a difference.
Internal Family Systems looks at the different parts inside someone that react in strong ways. Online work with IFS can involve noticing those parts during discussion, naming them, and trying short experiments to change how they respond.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to prioritize based on goals and what feels useful. Plans are adjusted from session to session as needed.
The biography does not specify session formats here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can practice skills in day-to-day settings. These practical benefits can help therapy feel more manageable while working on anger, coping, and relationships.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults on problems like snapping at loved ones, work frustration, bottled-up resentment, and managing strong reactions.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach and checks in often to shape therapy around the client's goals and preferences.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in settings such as higher education and healthcare.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland and practices with that professional designation.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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