ALVORD, BAKER & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Resilience and Growth
in the Heart of the DC Metro Area
Whether you're managing mental health challenges or everyday stress, our expert team will develop personalized treatment plans to help you reach your goals. All are welcome.
At Alvord Baker, we are dedicated to evidence-based practices that foster personal growth and resilience.
Our therapy models use research-backed techniques to help individuals achieve their personal goals:
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Individual Therapy
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Group Therapy
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Couples Therapy
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Parent Training
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Neuropsychological Evaluations
How We Can Help
Child, Adolescent, and Adult Therapy
Our personalized, goal-driven sessions for adults, adolescents, and children help address challenges like anxiety, sadness, behavior disruptions, and strained relationships. We focus on building resilience, confidence, and emotional stability.
Our Services
Who We Are
Founded in 1983 by Drs. Mary Alvord and Patricia Baker,
Alvord Baker has grown into a one-of-a-kind, nationally recognized therapy practice combining evidence-based approaches with research, training programs for professionals, and a resilience model used across the country.
Rooted in proven methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), we are dedicated to providing effective, researched treatments. Our approach to mental health care blends proven techniques with compassionate, individualized therapy.
At Alvord Baker, we believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health services. Our commitment to inclusivity and validation is fundamental to our practice, ensuring that each client feels understood from their first moment of contact. We strive to create a supportive environment where all clients, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity, can find the help they need to navigate life's challenges. We also partner with Reimbursify to assist clients in accessing their out-of-network insurance benefits.
Our Core Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Tackles problematic thoughts, emotions, and behaviors through realistic thinking and proactive engagement, helping individuals build healthier patterns.
Additional Evidence-Based Therapies
We utilize a range of evidence-based therapies, including ERP, DBT, and MBSR, to create personalized treatment plans that foster resilience, personal growth, and healing.
Resilience Builder Program®
Builds youth resilience and social competence through a group-based cognitive-behavioral framework, offering positive challenges that support children and teenagers at every stage of their development.
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Take the first step today towards
better relationships and a healthier life.
Located in Rockville/Potomac, Chevy Chase, Capitol Hill, and Columbia, MD, Alvord Baker is dedicated to empowering our clients with evidence-based and personalized care.