Directory of Mental Health Providers
Director of Behavioral Health
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
MSW - Virginia Commonwealth University
CERTIFICATIONS:
LICSW ACSW
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English
SPECIALTIES:
Depression, anxiety, GLBT, HIV, relationship issues, addiction, chronic mental illness, family of origin issues, coming out issues, individual, couples and group psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY:
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center - availability by appointment
Behavioral Health Manager – Mental Health
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
MDiv – Wesley Theological Seminary
DMin – Wesley Theological Seminary
RESIDENCY:
BCC – Commission on Mental Health and St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
CERTIFICATIONS:
LPC
Board Certified Chaplin
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English, some American Sign English
SPECIALTIES:
Depression, anxiety, GLBT, HIV, relationship issues, addiction, chronic mental illness, coming out issues, spirituality, loss and grieving, group psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family of origin issues
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY:
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center – available by appointment
Psychotherapist
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
MS in Clinical Community Counseling - Johns Hopkins University
CERTIFICATIONS:
LPC
NCC
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English
SPECIALTIES:
Transgender & gender variance, LGBT, depression, anxiety, coming out issues, addiction/recovery, relationship issues, cognitive behavioral therapy
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY:
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center – available by appointment
Addictions Psychotherapist
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (PsyD)–Illinois School of Professional Psychology
Postdoctoral Fellowship—Program in Human Sexuality, University of Minnesota
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English, German
SPECIALTIES:
Addiction/Recovery/Substance Abuse, Family concerns (both chosen family and family of origin), Harm Reduction, LGBT issues (including coming out issues), Mental Health concerns, Multicultural issues, Relationship issues, Sexually Compulsive Behavior, Transgender and Gender variance, Trauma, Individual, couples and group psychotherapy
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY:
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center- available by appointment
Max Robinson Center –availability by appointment
Psychotherapist
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
MSW – Catholic University of America
CERTIFICATIONS:
LICSW; Certificate in Advanced Trauma Treatment Level 1 and 2
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English
SPECIALTIES:
Trauma survivors, gender identity, GLBT, depression, anxiety, HIV, relationship issues, chronic mental illness, coming out issues, group psychotherapy
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY:
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center – available by appointment
Psychotherapist
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
MSW - Howard University
MA - LaSalle University
CERTIFICATIONS:
LICSW
Certified Practitioner of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Certified Clinical Pastoral Counselor
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English
SPECIALTIES:
Mood disorders, GLBT, with extensive clinical experience working with Transgender individuals, HIV Spectrum; Addictions / recovery; trauma survivors; group psychotherapy
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY:
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center – available by appointment
Psychotherapist
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
MA in Education Science - James Madison University
CERTIFICATIONS:
LPC
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English
SPECIALTIES:
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Crisis Counseling, Grief/Loss, HIV Adjustment, GLBT, Couples/Relationship Counseling, Chronic Mental Illness (self or loved one), Coming Out, Group Psychotherapy
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY:
Max Robinson Center – available by appointment
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center – available by appointment
Behavioral Health Treatment Coordinator
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
M.Div. - Howard University School of Divinity
M.A. - The George Washington University
CERTIFICATIONS:
Registered Art Therapist (ATR), Art Therapy Credentials Board
LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English, Japanese (some)
SPECIALTIES:
Art therapy, individual and group art therapy/counseling, trauma survivors, mood disorders, HIV, chronic mental illness, chronic health conditions, multicultural issues, spirituality and existential concerns, grief and loss
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY:
Available by Appointment
Psychiatrist
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
MD – George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington DC
CERTIFICATIONS:
Board Certified in Psychiatry
RESIDENCY:
Psychiatry – George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington DC
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English, Spanish, Farsi
SPECIALTIES:
General adult psychiatry
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY:
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center- Available by appointment
Max Robinson Center –Availability by appointment
Psychotherapist
Professional Education:
Doctorate of Psychology - The George Washington University
Certifications:
Licensed Psychologist in Washington, DC
Languages Spoken:
English
Specialties:
Depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and loss, coming out and aging issues for LGBT clients, adjusting to midlife and aging, substance abuse, work stress, complicated medical problems and life threatening illness, and issues of returning military personnel.
Appointment Availability:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:30pm – 4:30pm as available at The Max Robinson Center
Addictions Psychotherapist
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
MA in Education Science - James Madison University
CERTIFICATIONS:
LPC
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English
SPECIALTIES:
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, GLBT, HIV, relationship issues, addiction, harm reduction, chronic mental illness, coming out issues, group psychotherapy
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY:
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center – available by appointment
Behavioral Health Manager - Addiction
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
MS in Pastoral Counseling – Loyola College in Maryland
CERTIFICATIONS:
LPC, NCC
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English
SPECIALTIES:
Substance abuse/addiction/recovery, harm reduction, LGBT, HIV, depression, anxiety, coming out issues, spirituality, individual and group substance abuse-focused psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY:
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center – available by appointment
Behavioral Health Specialist/Medical Liaison
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
BSN-University of Maryland
MSW – Catholic University of America
CERTIFICATIONS:
American Red Cross/Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified
RN
LGSW
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English
SPECIALTIES:
Crisis intervention, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, and short-term solution-focused therapy.
Needs specific to but not limited by LGBT care, depression, anxiety, HIV, and chronic mental illness.
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY:
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center – available by appointment
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner–Therapy & Medication Mgmt
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
MSN – The Catholic University Of America
CERTIFICATIONS:
ANA – Adult Psychiatric Clinical Specialist and Mental Health Nursing
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English
SPECIALTIES:
Mood disorders, anxiety disorders, childhood sexual abuse with gay men as the victim, coming out issues,intra- and interpersonal relationships, self psychology, client focused
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY:
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center – available by appointment
Addictions Psychotherapist
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
MSW- West Virginia University
CERTIFICATIONS:
LICSW
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English
SPECIALTIES:
Substance Abuse/ addiction/ recovery, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, HIV, LGBT, couples/relationship counseling
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY:
Max Robinson Center – available by appointment
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center – available by appointment
Psychotherapist
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
Master of Social Work from the Catholic University of America
CERTIFICATIONS:
LICSW
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English, Spanish
SPECIALTIES:
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, HIV/AIDS, Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender-Questioning Sexuality (LBGTQ), Stress Reduction, Integrated Mind-Body Wellness, Women’s Health, Chronic Mental Illness, Addiction, Harm-Reduction, Individual or Group Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral and Somatic Therapy
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY:
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center – available by appointment
Psychotherapist
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
MSW - Catholic University of America
CERTIFICATIONS:
LICSW
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English, Spanish
SPECIALTIES:
Depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, coming out issues, cross cultural issues
APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY:
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center – available by appointment
Peer Support Program Coordinator & Americorps Member
Born and raised in DC, Stephanie attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where she studied International Studies and African Studies. After graduation and eager to explore, she moved to Turkey for eight months. She worked in Istanbul as an English teacher and coordinated a volunteer teaching program in southeastern Turkey during the summer of 2012. She is thankful to have the opportunity to work with such a wonderful organization, and excited to be a part of the Whitman-Walker team.