Meet Dr. Alvin Pelt

Dr. Alvin Pelt

Dr. Pelt is committed to helping people who are interested in developing and maintaining healthy relationships. He is reaching his target audience through writing, publishing, workshops, presentations and individual therapy sessions.


Dr. Pelt is Board Certified with the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, with additional certification in Addiction Psychiatry, and he also has affiliations with The Ohio State University and Ohio University as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry.

Dr. Pelt is Board Certified with the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, with additional certification in Addiction Psychiatry. He also has affiliations with The Ohio State University and Ohio University as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry.

Why Relationship MD?

Throughout my professional journey, I have enjoyed reflecting on my own educational experiences. Although I must admit, as a student, rarely could I recall a medical-oriented lecture or presentation where I felt enjoyment and/or enlightenment. Ironically, my professional career has allowed me to lecture extensively where I’ve taught many populations, including undergraduates, medical students, resident doctors and mental health professionals. Often, the participant feedback is “I loved your presentation; I learned a lot; I laughed a lot.”

It became evident to me that my style of teaching was effective on topics that are generally difficult to understand, much less enjoyable.

In my clinical work, I have noticed how problem relationships are at the root of much unhappiness and have tremendous negative impact on my patients’ mental health and financial issues. When looking at the systemic effect that broken relationships have on society-at-large, and particularly within the African American community, this awareness moved me to provide some basic education and guidelines on how to identify, initiate, and maintain healthy relationships.

"I married my passion for teaching and my insight on the essential need for healthy relationships and founded Relationship MD."

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