Belinda Davis, LCSW-C, RPT

SERVICE PROVIDED: Therapy

MY PHILOSOPHY: Living your best life does not have to be a cliché, but can be your reality. Is something holding you back? By exploring your experiences, beliefs, thoughts, and emotions and connecting them to the story you tell yourself about your life, we can develop a more satisfying story. Whether you are experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, loneliness or more – I am here to listen and to support you.

I provide a safe space for you to think out loud to explore your emotions and life circumstances. In my approach, I take the time to get to know you on a deeper level to truly understand your challenges and your strengths. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your unique needs and to develop specific attainable strategies to move you closer to your goals. I recognize how challenges arise from experiences with oppression based on race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and different abilities, and will support you in advocating and working with you to obtain the systemic support you need. Through this approach, I will equip you with the right coping tools to build resilience and increase your confidence. Together, we can work towards the change you want to see in yourself and in your life, such as functioning more comfortably, attaining a better work-life balance, and feeling more connected in your relationships.

EXPERIENCE: I am a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. With 20+ years of experience, I am a certified grief and loss therapist, a registered play therapist and play therapist supervisor, and hold a certificate in Sand Tray therapy. I have worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, case management, the criminal justice system and, most recently, providing therapy and practicing school social work in a public school system. I received my MSW from Bryn Mawr University, and her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center, and my Bachelor of Arts from Bradley University.

CLIENT FOCUS: Adults (Including Older Adults age 65+), Children (5+), Teens (Including Parenting Work), Student Athletes

TYPES OF THERAPY: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy

ISSUES: Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Coping Skills, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Workplace concerns, Self Esteem, Stress, Life transitions, and Burnout

MORE THAN JUST MY WORK: Outside of work, I am a nature lover and bike and water aerobics enthusiast.

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Licensed in: Licensed Psychologist in Washington, DC and can see clients in PsyPact states virtually (42 states, see Psypact.org)

Sees patients virtually and in-person at Washington, DC office

SERVICE PROVIDED: Psychological Assessment (Children, Adolescents, and Adults), both in-person at Washington DC office and via telehealth

MY PHILOSOPHY: Is your child putting in their best effort, but still can’t get the grades they want? Are they struggling to keep up with their classmates even though they are quite smart? When they work on projects and tasks, do they often miss a step or forget to hand things in and lose credit? Is your child trying to connect with peers, but having trouble building lasting friendships? Have you, or others close to you, wondered whether you might have ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, a learning disability, or another mental health condition?

Parents know when their children are not keeping up, and are not able to be their best selves. I offer testing that answers your questions, helps your children get on track, and provides you with the information you need to understand and support your child.

The psychological evaluations I provide are tailored to your needs and concerns. The evaluation will allow me to provide you with evidence-based recommendations that are achievable and help your child attain their highest level of functioning. My goal is to instill hope and optimism in you, and to help you meet the everyday, short- and long-term goals of your child and your family overall.

EXPERIENCE: I am a Licensed Psychologist and have accumulated over 15+ years of experience as a school psychologist. A native Washingtonian, I began my career as an elementary school teacher and taught for nine years. Working in the schools, I became ever mindful of the tremendous need to promote the social, emotional, and mental well-being of children and adolescents. I became a School Psychologist to impact academic growth and help children understand and access the mental health supports they may need. To that end, I have provided a range of psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults in school, home, hospital, community-based, and forensic settings.

CLIENT FOCUS: Children (ages 6 years old and up), adolescents, adults

TYPES OF ASSESSMENT: Psychoeducational testing, ADHD, and autism evaluations

MORE THAN JUST MY WORK: Outside of work, I enjoy traveling and food. So, in other words, I enjoy eating my way around the world!

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Meryl Heyliger, PhD

SERVICES PROVIDED: Admissions and Gifted and Talented (TAG) Testing.

MY PHILOSOPHY: The information gained through assessment provides a picture of a person at one point in time. It can help enhance our understanding but can’t limit us to thinking that it’s everything a person is or will be. The purpose of therapy is to create lasting, meaningful change that improves your life. I approach my work with compassion, hope, and a belief that my clients can access their personal power to navigate difficult life events. I will help you access your desired change by helping you imagine new possibilities, make new and empowering choices, and increase your sense of personal mindfulness. I look forward to helping you break through your limitations and open up new possibilities.

EXPERIENCE: I am a Licensed Psychologist in Maryland and Washington, D.C. I have over 20 years of experience in mental health, including providing assessment and counseling in school settings. I received my Ph.D. in School Psychology from University of Maryland, College Park. I also received additional training and supervision in psychotherapeutic approaches for children from the Washington School of Psychology and in cognitive behavioral therapy from Alvord, Baker, and Associates. I am trained to use mindfulness practices with clients. I have also received training and work closely with families navigating their children’s gender identity and sexual orientation. I have undergone significant personal and professional training to better understand and engage in issues related to identity development and cross-cultural communication. I have lectured locally and nationally on topics related to social-emotional learning, client confidentiality, microaggressions, and critical race theory.

CLIENT FOCUS: Adults, Teens, Children (8+), Families

TYPES OF ASSESSMENT: Admissions, Talented and Gifted (TAG) eligibility

ISSUES: Parenting, Adjustment and Coping, Anxiety and Depression, Behavioral Issues, Mindfulness, Identity (Including Gender and Sexual Identity)

MORE THAN JUST MY WORK: I enjoy spending time with family and friends, taking long walks with my dog, learning to play golf, and sometimes binge-watching a good series. I also love to travel, try new things, and laugh a lot.

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Christine Kindler, MA

SERVICE PROVIDED: Testing

MY PHILOSOPHY: In assessment, identifying your strengths is just as important as identifying areas for growth. I emphasize collaborating with you and your support system to ensure that your assessment is tailored to capture the full picture of your personal strengths and challenges. I provide recommendations and interventions that fit your individual needs and preferences as informed by up-to-date research findings, and equip you with self-knowledge and practical strategies for success. Taking time to consider, acknowledge, and understand race, culture, and the multifaceted components of your identity is a priority for me.

EXPERIENCE: I am an advanced doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at Howard University. I hold a M.A. in Conflict Transformation from Eastern Mennonite University (2017) and a B.A. in History from the University of Kentucky (2012). I have worked with individuals across the lifespan, including young adults encountering a wide range of challenges, such as attention and learning challenges, adjustment difficulties, and mood disorders. I have experience delivering therapy and psychological evaluations within various settings, including schools, high school and collegiate athletic departments, a university counseling center, a community mental health center, and the U.S. Veterans Affairs Department. I serve as a clinical supervisor for graduate students who are learning to provide psychological assessments.

CLIENT FOCUS: Teens (13+), College Students, Student-Athletes, Adults

TYPES OF TESTING: Admissions, psychoeducational, ADHD, and comprehensive psychological testing. I specialize in virtual assessment.

ISSUES: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disorders (reading, writing, math), cognitive functioning, executive functioning, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, substance use, PTSD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and other areas of emotional functioning.

MORE THAN JUST MY WORK: I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being outside in nature, staying active, and exploring new cities.

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Danielle Nelson, LCSW-C

SERVICE PROVIDED: Therapy

MY PHILOSOPHY: Life’s journey presents us with a mixture of stressors, major life transitions, and many successes. I believe that we can get overwhelmed by mixed emotions and could benefit from sharing these experiences with a trained professional, such as myself. I work to build genuine rapport, provide a safe space for you to share your vulnerabilities, and unlock your potential, strengths, healthy coping strategies, and resilience. I offer a warm, empathetic, and compassionate approach to each session as I strive to understand your experiences and help you to create meaningful interpretations of life events. I employ evidence-based practices in counseling sessions while collaborating with you to create a treatment plan that’s tailored for you. I enjoy creating a comfortable environment where you feel free to identify your emotions, needs, and values, and learn creative and effective ways to manage and show up for life prepared and equipped for what life’s journey will present.

EXPERIENCE: I am a dual licensed independent clinical social worker in both Washington, DC and Maryland, and a certified clinical trauma professional. I am a psychotherapist who delivers quality clinical services to children, adolescents, and adults. I obtained my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Trinity University and her graduate degree in Social Work from Howard University, where I maintain strong partnerships. I have over 15 years of social work experience working with youth and families, with a focus on helping individuals to transform obstacles into opportunities. I work with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, self-esteem, stress management, depression, grief and loss, trauma, substance use, and ADHD.

CLIENT FOCUS: Children (age range 10 +), Adolescents, and Adults, Families

TYPES OF THERAPY: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

ISSUES: Anxiety, ADHD/School-related problems, Coping Skills, Depression, Substance Use, Grief and Loss, Stress Management and Life Transitions, School Adjustment Issues, Family Issues, Trauma, and Self-Esteem

MORE THAN JUST MY WORK: I strive to help heal my community by providing awareness about trauma and its impact on mental health, stabilizing families, investing in our youth, and ensuring that the helping profession is recruiting and retaining exceptional service providers. I provide this help personally, and by providing clinical supervision to newly trained clinicians. My passion is fueled by my personal story of overcoming adversity, an undying belief in mentorship, unwavering belief in God, and a natural love for education. I can be found assisting others with a smile, creating safe spaces for coaching and counseling, and promoting wellness and recovery.

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Sherin Paul Venable, PsyD

SERVICE PROVIDED: Testing

EXPERIENCE: I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist located in Maryland. I earned my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Baylor University, an APA accredited program, and completed an APA accredited internship at Philhaven Hospital in Lebanon, PA. I have had extensive training and over a decade of clinical experience in providing assessment for children, adolescents, and adults. Over the course of my career, I have developed a specialty in psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessment. I provide pre-employment psychological evaluations for the military and law enforcement. I also has a particular interest in emotional and personality and how it affects functioning. Prior to joining Warner Psychology Associates, I was an assessment specialist for the federal government.

CLIENT FOCUS: Children 5+, Teens, and Adults

TYPES OF ASSESSMENT: Psycho-educational Assessment & Executive Functioning Evaluations

ISSUES: Learning Disorders, Developmental Issues, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Psychosocial Concerns

MORE THAN JUST MY WORK: Outside of work, I love to try new restaurants and travel.

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Beth Warner, PhD

SERVICES PROVIDED: Therapy and Testing

LICENSED IN: DC and Maryland, and can see clients in PsyPact states virtually (40 states, see Psypact.org)

MY PHILOSOPHY: I am a Clinical and Sport Psychologist, and Owner of Warner Psychology Associates. For over twenty years, I have provided therapies and psychological assessments to athletes, children, adolescents, college students, and adults.

My therapy style is collaborative and strengths-based. I will partner with you to identify what is and isn’t working, set goals, tap into your strengths, and find understanding and solutions that make sense to you. The therapies I provide are personalized and based on your unique identity and needs. Race, culture, all identity factors, and life experiences are valued, and incorporated into treatment for every client. The therapies I offer will help you tap into the root of your problems, build on your strengths, and learn new skills so you can make meaningful change and feel more control in your life.

I tailor my educational and psychological testing to each individual client. My testing answers questions and provides a landscape of your strengths and weaknesses. The assessments not only detect the problems and patterns, but also get to the root of the issue. You will leave with personalized, practical, and relevant recommendations and a roadmap to follow, with the goal of improving performance or adjustment in school, sports, relationships, and personal coping.

EXPERIENCE: I received my Ph.D. in Clinical/Community Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1994. I am a Licensed Psychologist in Maryland, and Washington, DC. I also hold a PsyPACT license, which allows me to provide virtual telehealth sessions in over 40 states.

My speciality areas include learning and school-related issues, athletes, and Black Women Who Do Too Much.

My career-long focus on schools and learning actively informs the psychological assessments I provide. I have specialized training in providing school-based mental health services. All of my therapy and testing services have some interface with learning and finding one’s way within the academic setting. Understanding and tending to all aspects of the school environment, including academic and learning variables as well as emotional, behavioral and social components, are essential to enhancing all students’ well-being.

My current focus is providing therapies and psychological evaluations for athletes. My speciality is Football, although I enjoys working with all sports. I work extensively with the University of Maryland, College Park Athletic Department as well as other local universities and high schools with competitive athletic programs. The therapies and evaluations I provide take athletic, academic, emotional, and personal variables into consideration; all of these variables impact the adjustment, identity, and success of the athlete.

I also connect well with and provide therapies to other Black women, many of whom are “Black Women Who Do Too Much.” These are women who are often overextended and exhausted because they are managing multiple demands for themselves and others all at once. There is pressure to do all of this and to do it flawlessly, and this juggling act eventually takes a toll. The historical, cultural, and societal expectations and pressures are real. The goal of therapy with me is to help find a more comfortable balance, to have a say-so and sense of control, increase self-care, restore peace of mind, and improve one’s overall health and mental health.

CLIENT FOCUS: Psychological Evaluations: Athletes, Children/Adolescents, College Students Therapy: Athletes, Adolescents, Black Women Who Do Too Much

TYPES OF THERAPY: Systems, Humanistic, Psychoanalytic, Solution-Focused, Racially and culturally responsive interventions.

THERAPY ISSUES: Athletes and Student Athletes – Specialty area: Football Juggling multiple demands of sport, academics, family, and relationships Managing distractions to sports performance Athletic identity Reducing anxiety and depression, and increasing overall well-being

Black Women Who Do Too Much Feeling overextended, overworked and overwhelmed Decreased work productivity Experiencing anxiety, depression, and isolation Doing tasks for yourself and everyone else Experiencing health problems such as poor sleep, fatigue, stress eating, headaches, stomach upset Feeling trapped

TYPES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS: Psychoeducational, Neuropsychological, Learning Problems, Learning Disabilities (reading, writing, math), ADHD, Admissions and Talented and Gifted (TAG) eligibility

MORE THAN JUST MY WORK: I like to drive long distances (especially if I get to visit friends), spend time outdoors, volunteer at and just hang out at my community horse rescue farm, and listen to a variety of types of music.

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