Our Directors

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Director of Psychiatric Education and Training

Dr. Michael Morse is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of ADHD and anxiety. He understands that while people with ADHD often benefit from medication management, a broader approach that incorporates patients’ values, aspirations, and strengths is essential. He believes that psychotherapy is a central component of treatment and encourages his patients to pursue this treatment when appropriate.

Dr. Morse engages collaboratively with patients and families to repair the negative effects that ADHD can have on parent-child and marital/partner dynamics: strengthening relationships is a central focus of the treatment. He also has an interest in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and families.  His work is guided by feminist and anti-racist values.

In addition to direct clinical care, Dr. Morse leads efforts domestically and internationally to improve healthcare quality.  He previously served as the Executive Director of a nonprofit which advances medical education in the Middle East, on the American Psychiatric Association’s Council on Children, Adolescents, and Families, and as a consultant to the World Health Organization.  Currently, he consults on medical education and healthcare system performance improvement initiatives in the Middle East and West Africa.

He is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine and a Clinical Assistant Professor within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Dr. Morse received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Swarthmore College, his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, and a master’s in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He completed his psychiatry residency at George Washington University and a fellowship in childhood and adolescent psychiatry at Children’s National Health System in Washington, DC.

• ADHD & Executive Functioning Disorders in children and adolescents
• Parents with ADHD/Anxiety
• Learning Differences
• Sleep problems
• Care for LGBTQIA+

Dr. Morse is Board-Certified in both Child and Adult Psychiatry and is Licensed to practice in the States of Maryland, DC, Virginia, and Florida.

Clinical Director

David Palmiter, PhD, ABPP has over 25 years of experience in evaluating, treating, and advocating for people diagnosed with ADHD across the life span.

Dr. Palmiter oversees the staff of psychotherapists and focuses on program development and oversight. He has extensive background in training, and leadership and is a tenured, full professor at Marywood University in Scranton, PA, where he has served in multiple leadership roles (e.g., he helped to developed the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology, previously serving as the founding Director of Practicums and Internships, was the founding Director of the Psychological Services Center, and is a former President of the Faculty Senate) and was previously conferred the University’s Distinction in the Discipline award. He has served on the board of directors of two CHADD chapters, including serving as a founding professional advisor for one of the Chicago CHADD chapters.

He has a particular interest in working with families that are impacted by ADHD. His parenting book–Working Parents, Thriving Families: 10 Strategies that Make a Difference–has won three book awards; he has also posted over 250 articles pertaining to parenting on his blog Hectic Parents. Believing that each parent numbers among the world’s leading experts on their child, his approach with families is to collaborate on the development of transformative goals and cost effective methods, to focus on strategies that are science based, to prioritize each family’s culture and values and to use identified strengths as fulcrums for change.

He also enjoys working with couples impacted by ADHD, using a combined behavioral and emotionally focused approach that helps couples to promote intimacy, develop methods for overcoming problems, grow in their ability to have difficult conversations and successfully resolve resentments. He is also interested in working with couples who have decided to try counseling as a last ditch effort to avoid separating, those coping with infertility, those whose relationship tensions are exacerbated by cultural differences and those who wish to overcome co-dependency.

Dr. Palmiter has a special interest in how multicultural issues impact mental wellness and traditional clinical work. He is passionate about using evidence-based and time-efficient strategies for promoting resilience and happiness across the lifespan. Dr. Palmiter is a warm and effective psychotherapist who uses a broad range of therapeutic approaches and who regularly weaves magic into his professional services to foster connection, meaning, and joy.

Dr. Palmiter earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Scranton. After spending two years doing graduate work in Theology at the Gregorian University in Rome, he earned his Masters and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the George Washington University. He completed his internship at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in D.C.

Dr Palmiter is board certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Clinical Psychology and has served as an examiner for the board for over 20 years. Dr. Palmiter has been awarded prestigious Fellow status within the American Psychological Association (APA) in three different APA divisions: The Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, the Society for Media Psychology and Technology and Psychologists in Independent Practice. He is also a past president of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association and has received several additional awards for his work.

Dr. Palmiter has authored over three dozen publications, including two books on promoting resilience in youth.

• Disruptive behavior in kids and teens
• Anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery across the life span
• Understanding and alleviating the toxic effects of racism, sexism, and other kinds of bigotry
• Supporting people in their desire to be free of the toxicity of alcohol
• Maximizing experiences of meaning and joy, in both vocational and personal pursuits, across the lifespan

Dr. Palmiter is available to present on a wide array of continuing education topics for mental health professionals, teachers, and lay audiences; in these offerings he takes an edutainment approach and integrates humor, storytelling, and magic. He is also media trained and interested in contributing to public education projects.

Dr. Palmiter is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the States of Maryland and Pennsylvania, and is authorized to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology by the PSYPACT Commission. 

Director of Neuropsychology Training

Dr. Jennifer Linton 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 is 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.