Assessment Psychologists

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Dr. Veronica Chang is a clinical neuropsychologist with a long-standing interest and experience in the assessment of ADHD, executive functioning, learning disorders, and memory. She first worked at The Chesapeake Center in December 2008 as a psychology associate, conducting psychoeducational evaluations under the supervision of doctoral-l

Dr. Veronica Chang is a clinical neuropsychologist with a long-standing interest and experience in the assessment of ADHD, executive functioning, learning disorders, and memory. She first worked at The Chesapeake Center in December 2008 as a psychology associate, conducting psychoeducational evaluations under the supervision of doctoral-level psychologists.

 Dr. Chang then returned to full-time graduate studies where she earned her doctorate in psychology in September 2016. During her doctoral studies, she completed over 2000 clinical training hours in a variety of settings including a private practice, an integrated medical practice, and the neuropsychology department of a pediatric hospital, and completed her two-year fellowship in lifespan neuropsychology at the Chesapeake Postdoctoral Neuropsychological Training Consortium in 2021.

Dr. Chang offers psychoeducational assessments, ADHD screening assessments, and psychotherapy for ADHD, learning disorders, and related conditions. Therapeutically, Dr. Chang approaches treatment from an integrated standpoint. Her style is collaborative and incorporates the needs of individuals with ADHD for a more structured and directive approach. She has a particular interest in incorporating mindfulness, and acceptance into traditional cognitive behavioral therapy.

Dr. Chang earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland (Baltimore County), and her master’s degree in psychology from American University in Washington, DC. She earned her psychology doctorate from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University in Washington, DC. Dr. Chang completed postdoctoral supervision at The Chesapeake Center under the Clinical Director Kathleen Nadeau, PhD and neuropsychologist Nancy Mahaney, PhD.

 Dr. Chang completed her two-year fellowship in lifespan neuropsychology at the Chesapeake Postdoctoral Neuropsychological Training Consortium in 2021.  

• Acceptance and commitment therapy for depression and anxiety (this approach often works well with people who have tried other therapies with limited success)
• Mindfulness
• Chronic Pain
• Testing and Assessment 
• Attention, Memory and Learning

 Dr. Chang is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Maryland. She is authorized to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology by the PSYPACT Commission. 

Dr. Yelena McGraw is a Clinical Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow at The Chesapeake Center.   

Dr. McGraw’s fascination with the complexities of the human brain and behavior has driven her extensive research and clinical experience. Her dissertation, focusing on sports-related concussion knowledge among pediatricians, underscores the imp

Dr. Yelena McGraw is a Clinical Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow at The Chesapeake Center.   

Dr. McGraw’s fascination with the complexities of the human brain and behavior has driven her extensive research and clinical experience. Her dissertation, focusing on sports-related concussion knowledge among pediatricians, underscores the importance of integrating neuropsychological assessment within a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of youth athletes. This work highlights her dedication to improving the health and well-being of young athletes through better understanding and management of concussions. 

Throughout her career, Dr. McGraw has gained invaluable experiences across various settings. As a Psychology Intern at the UCSD/VA San Diego Psychology Internship Training Program, she has strengthened her skills in cognitive assessments, individual and group psychotherapy, and collaborative care within a multidisciplinary team. Her work with veterans at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Medical Center and her contributions to multiple NIH-funded projects at the University of California, San Francisco, Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Imaging Laboratory and the Stanford University School of Medicine, Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research, focusing on genetic and neurodevelopmental disorders, further emphasize her expertise in neuropsychological and psychological evaluations across the lifespan. 

Beyond her professional work, Dr. McGraw is deeply committed to giving back to the community through volunteer work. She has volunteered at local and worldwide organizations, providing mental health support and resources to those in need. These experiences have been incredibly rewarding to Dr. McGraw, allowing her to use her skills to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals facing challenging circumstances.

Dr. McGraw’s enthusiasm to advancing the field of neuropsychology and her compassionate approach to patients highlights her commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those she serves. 

Dr. McGraw earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and master’s and doctoral degrees from Palo Alto University, with a major area of study in clinical neuropsychology.  

Dr. McGraw is a Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow at the Chesapeake Postdoctoral Neuropsychology Training Consortium.

Dr. Jennifer Reesman is the Director of Neuropsychology Training at The Chesapeake Center.

Prior to joining the Chesapeake Center, Dr. Reesman was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Reesman is a recognized leader and expert in the accessibil

Dr. Jennifer Reesman is the Director of Neuropsychology Training at The Chesapeake Center.

Prior to joining the Chesapeake Center, Dr. Reesman was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Reesman is a recognized leader and expert in the accessibility of assessment and neuropsychological services.

Dr. Reesman has a passion for partnering with families to promote the highest quality of clinical care and approaches assessment and interventions from a strength based approach. She enjoys supporting individuals and families towards greater understanding and empowerment, especially ADHD and its complexities and interactions.

She has published and presented in the area of assessment accessibility, disability issues in supervision, developmental disability, ethical issues, and is a sought-after presenter.

Dr. Reesman has served in leadership in the American Psychological Association (APA), previously serving as chair of the Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology. She has served as a member of the task force for revision of the APA Guidelines for Assessment of and Intervention with Persons with Disabilities. Dr. Reesman has directed training programs funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). She is active in training the next generation of psychologists and neuropsychologists.

She serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education. Dr. Reesman is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and provides evaluation and consultation services in both English and ASL.

Dr. Reesman received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. After receiving her doctorate Dr. Reesman completed a post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. She is board certified in Clinical Neuropsychology and as a subspecialist in Pediatric Neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. 

• Neuropsychological assessment across the lifespan
• Complex ADHD
• Accessibility of assessment for individuals with disabilities
• Utilizing a strength based approaches to assessment and intervention
• Linguistic diversity
• Pre- and post-cochlear implant consultation and evaluation
• Providing accessible, high-quality evaluation and intervention for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals
• Developing individualized recommendations and empowering families
• Training the next generation of mental health professionals

 Dr. Reesman is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Maryland. She is authorized to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology by the PSYPACT Commission. 

Dr. Rachel Schneider is a clinical neuropsychologist with training in neuropsychology, school psychology, educational consultation, and psychotherapy. She has a specific interest in providing neuropsychological evaluations to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disabilities such as ADHD, autism, and learning differenc

Dr. Rachel Schneider is a clinical neuropsychologist with training in neuropsychology, school psychology, educational consultation, and psychotherapy. She has a specific interest in providing neuropsychological evaluations to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disabilities such as ADHD, autism, and learning differences. In the context of evaluations, Dr. Schneider emphasizes a collaborative, goal-oriented approach, working closely with families and schools to develop recommendations that optimize each individual’s ability to function most effectively in their environments.

Dr. Schneider earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wesleyan University (Middletown, CT). She earned her master’s and doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Neuropsychology and School Psychology, from the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University (Chester, PA). Her doctoral dissertation examined the cognitive correlates of comorbid diagnoses in children with ADHD.

During her graduate training, Dr. Schneider completed 3,900 clinical training hours conducting neuropsychological evaluations, psychoeducational assessments, and psychotherapy. Dr. Schneider completed her pre-internship clinical rotations administering evaluations and psychotherapy at an outpatient neuropsychology clinic within a neuroscience and surgery institute, a public middle school in the Philadelphia School District, and in private practice settings.

Dr. Schneider completed her APA-accredited internship consortium at neuropsychology private practices in the Philadelphia area, where she specialized in evaluating children, adolescents, and adults with attention, behavioral, and learning problems as well as cognitive rehabilitation therapy and organizational skills training. Dr. Schneider completed her two-year fellowship in lifespan neuropsychology at the Chesapeake Postdoctoral Neuropsychological Training Consortium. 

Dr. Schneider is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Maryland.

Dr. Danielle Stone is is a Clinical Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow at The Chesapeake Center with training in neuropsychological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and individual psychotherapy. 

She has extensive experience working with adults and the geriatric population conducting

Dr. Danielle Stone is is a Clinical Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow at The Chesapeake Center with training in neuropsychological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and individual psychotherapy. 

She has extensive experience working with adults and the geriatric population conducting neuropsychological evaluations, psychotherapy, and CBT-I for individuals with various neurocognitive diagnoses, including various types of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, sleep disorders, chronic pain, medical conditions, and psychological diagnoses. 

Her research interests include investigating how health factors and nutrition impact cognitive functioning in different neurocognitive diagnoses. Specifically, her dissertation focused on nutrition and the quality of life in individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. 

Dr. Stone earned her master’s degree in forensic psychology and her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C. Campus. 

She completed a one-year predoctoral internship at the Washington DC VA Medical Center on the neuropsychology track. Additional training included polytrauma neuropsychological evaluations, CBT-I, and psychotherapy in the substance abuse rehabilitation program. 

• Neurodegenerative disorders 
• Lifespan neuropsychology 
• Health psychology 

Dr. Stone is a Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow at the Chesapeake Postdoctoral Neuropsychology Training Consortium.

Dr. Korrie Allen, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been committed to working with neurodivergent children, adolescents, and adults throughout her career. She specializes in the areas of learning disabilities, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and mood disorders. Dr. Allen works with her clients to identify

Dr. Korrie Allen, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been committed to working with neurodivergent children, adolescents, and adults throughout her career. She specializes in the areas of learning disabilities, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and mood disorders. Dr. Allen works with her clients to identify their strengths and challenges in order to set them on a positive path forward.

Dr. Allen is passionate about conducting comprehensive assessments that help clients find ways to achieve at their optimal potential. She provides evaluations such as early childhood/school readiness, autism spectrum disorder, school neuropsychological and ADHD, cognitive testing for school admissions, and social emotional skills. Her areas of expertise include attention deficit hyperactive disorder, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, memory and learning, school readiness, depression, and anxiety. 

In addition, Dr. Allen works clinically across the age-span with the individual and the systems to which they belong (e.g. family, partner, school). She uses evidence based integrative approaches including behavioral interventions, cognitive behavior therapy, parent child interaction therapy, and solutions focused strategies to help clients enhance daily functioning and improve quality of life.

Dr. Allen has successfully completed several research projects funded by agencies such as the Commonwealth Health Research Board, U.S. Department of Education, Governor’s Office of Substance Abuse Prevention, and the Society for School Psychology Research. She has been extensively involved in applied research that focuses on children with severe behavior problems. Her recent studies evaluated the impact of parent-child interaction training to address aggressive and oppositional behaviors among children with autism spectrum disorder. She has presented at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals and books.

Dr. Allen received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame and her doctoral degree in Psychology from St. John’s University. She directed the Educational Services Clinic at University of Denver and was an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School and on the professional staff at Children’s Hospital of King’s Daughters.

• ADHD
• ASD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Parent Child Interaction Training
• Family Therapy

Dr. Allen is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the States of Virginia, Florida, and Colorado.

 Dr. Will Forbess is a Clinical Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow at the Chesapeake Center with training in neuropsychology assessment and therapy across lifespan.

Dr. Forbess is interested in understanding the whole person and creating targeted recommendations and treatment to reinforce strengths and manage the stressors of psychologic

 Dr. Will Forbess is a Clinical Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow at the Chesapeake Center with training in neuropsychology assessment and therapy across lifespan.

Dr. Forbess is interested in understanding the whole person and creating targeted recommendations and treatment to reinforce strengths and manage the stressors of psychological diagnoses. He is motivated to help individuals understand themselves, including both barriers and strengths, as they move toward their personal goals. This approach has guided him in providing neuropsychological evaluations, recommendations, and treatment across all age groups.

He has experience performing assessments for ADHD, ASD, specific learning disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, traumatic brain injuries, and epilepsy.

Moreover, while working in both outpatient and inpatient treatment, he provided therapy for daily stressors, severe and chronic mental health symptoms, guided clients through coping skills to manage their stressors, and assessed the impact of symptoms on an individual’s daily life.

Education and Training:

Dr. Forbes completed his undergraduate education in Behavioral Neuroscience at Center College, a master’s degree from the University of Kentucky in Medical Science, and a master’s and doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Neuropsychology from Adler University.

Dr. Forbess completed pre-internship practica in neuropsychology assessment and cognitive behavioral therapy across lifespan from children to geriatric populations. His predoctoral internship was completed at Larned State Hospital where he performed neuropsychological, psychological, and forensic assessments.

His master’s research investigated the effects of Alzheimer's Disease related protein-protein interactions. His doctoral dissertation investigated the effects of ADHD medication on adult sleep disturbances.

Areas of Interest Include:

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Developmental Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Neurodegenerative Diseases

Dr. Forbess is a Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow at the Chesapeake Postdoctoral Neuropsychology Training Consortium.