Dr. Mary Karapetian Alvord

Mary Karapetian Alvord, Ph.D. is a psychologist & founder of Alvord, Baker & Associates, LLC, a group practice in Maryland. With more than 35 years of clinical experience, she specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, mood disorders and ADHD. In 2020, Dr. Alvord received a Presidential Citation from the American Psychological Association for her lifelong dedication and passion for advancing the health and resilience of children, adolescents and their families through her innovative practice. She was selected as the 2019 recipient of the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP)/APA Division 53 award for Promoting Evidence Based Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents. Adjunct Associate Professor at The George Washington University School of Medicine, she trains Psychiatry Fellows in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Dr. Alvord's focus has been on promoting resilience and stress management using strength-based approaches and she has contributed to the American Psychological Association's (APA) public education guides on these topics. She co-authored Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens, The Action MIndset for Teens: Simple CBT Skills, Resilience Builder Program for Children and Adolescents, and Relaxation audio recordings for children and teens, and for adults. Past President of APA Society for Media Psychology and Technology, she frequently appears in the national media and authored essays in NPR Health Shots and Pew Charitable Trusts.