About
Dr. Alyssa Goodwin earned her undergraduate degree in neuroscience from Amherst College before completing her MD at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She trained at Children's National Medical Center for her pediatric residency. After training, she spent two decades as a primary care pediatrician in Maine, developing deep expertise in child and adolescent mental health along the way.
Dr. Goodwin holds board certification in pediatrics. Her clinical focus includes ADHD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, concussion, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy using the COPE Manual. She is a recognized expert in school health and has served as School Physician for the Brunswick School Department since 2014. In spring 2023, she joined the Board of Directors of the Maine Academy of Pediatrics to co-create the School Health Committee. She also serves as a camp doctor and board member at the Kita Center, a suicide prevention camp, and has received two Girls on the Run awards for her work coaching youth athletes in Brunswick.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Amherst College, B.A. Neuroscience
Medical School
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Residency
Children's National Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Goodwin right for?
Dr. Goodwin is an excellent fit for families seeking a pediatrician with deep roots in mental health. Children and teens managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, or eating disorders benefit directly from her clinical focus. Parents navigating school health concerns, IEP processes, or 504 accommodations find a knowledgeable partner in her. She also works well with families interested in mind-body wellness, mindfulness, and behavioral approaches to chronic conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Goodwin focuses on ADHD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, asthma, migraines, autism, allergies, and concussion. She also has a long-standing specialty in school health and child and adolescent mental health.
Yes. Dr. Goodwin holds board certification in pediatrics. She earned her MD from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed her residency at Children's National Medical Center.
Yes. Dr. Goodwin delivers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy using the COPE Manual. The practice offers a 10-visit CBT program for $750 as a fee-for-service option, or it is included within a membership.
Dr. Goodwin has served as School Physician for the Brunswick School Department since 2014. She meets regularly with the district's school nurses and administrators. In 2023, she joined the Maine Academy of Pediatrics board to co-create the School Health Committee.
Yes. Dr. Goodwin and her colleagues at Stellar Pediatrics attend IEP and 504 meetings in person or virtually for their members.
Dr. Goodwin incorporates mindfulness and movement into her care plans. She counsels patients and families on sleep, nutrition, exercise, and screen time as part of a whole-child approach to health.
Dr. Goodwin spent two decades as a primary care pediatrician in Maine before founding Stellar Pediatrics. That experience shaped her focus on relationship-driven, mental-health-informed pediatric care.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026