Evaluators & Clinicians

Thiala Caldas Greenstone, PsyD

Dr. Caldas, PsyD. is a trilingual (Portuguese, English, Spanish) licensed psychologist with training in pediatric psychology, neuropsychology, and psychotherapy. She has a specific interest in treating young children with unconventional neurodevelopment like ADHD, autism, learning differences, and specific neurological conditions like sei

Dr. Caldas is devoted to establishing a strong relationship with her patients based on honesty and a non-judgmental stance. She appreciates that individuals exist within a complex context of relationships, race, ethnicity, aptitudes, social status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and spirituality, to name a few. With this in mind, she integrates evidence- and strengths-based techniques from cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), positive psychology, and interpersonal therapy to devise a holistic treatment plan that fits their unique lives.

Dr. Caldas uses her neuropsychology knowledge to help people understand how brain-behavior relationships influence their thoughts and actions. She sees this as a powerful tool to reframe their view of themselves and others. Dr. Caldas is committed to collaborating with patients’ families, physicians, and educators to reinforce critical aspects of healthy living: diet, sleep, exercise, mindfulness, social connections, and, when appropriate, medication management. Her goal is not only to teach her patients new skills to mitigate their challenges, but also to foster a growth mindset, enhance their self-trust, and dramatically change their lives for the better.

Education and Training:

Dr. Caldas received pre- and post-doctoral training in neuropsychology at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital and at the Chesapeake Center, under Dr. Kathleen Nadeau’s psychotherapy supervision. She earned her master’s and doctorate in clinical psychology, with an emphasis in neuropsychology, at Carlos Albizu University.

Areas of Interest Include:

Women and girl’s mental health
ADHD and executive dysfunction
Anxiety and depression disorders
Post-partum depression and anxiety
Mild to high-functioning autism
Attachment issues
Memory and learning
Mild neurocognitive disorders
Chronic pain in children
Seizure-related mental health concerns in children
Social functioning
Communication disorders
Stage of acculturation challenges
Mild to moderate trauma- and stressor-related problems

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Dr. Robert Chase

Thiala Caldas Greenstone, PsyD

Robert Chase, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist with over 30 years of experience in working with adults, as well as with children, adolescents, and their families. He incorporates his neuropsychological background into his therapy to help his clients understand how their brain works and what methods to use to address depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, motivation difficulties, OCD behaviors, specific phobias and panic attacks, and symptoms of ADHD. Dr. Chase’s goal is to develop a strong and trusting relationship in which his clients feel safe, heard, and genuinely valued and understood.

Dr. Chase helps clients understand their issues as part of normal human experience (whatever your problems, you are far from alone and in good company). To reduce unnecessary feelings of anxiety and shame, and to increase self-compassion, it’s important that clients see their concerns for what they are: life problems, complicated by unhealthy coping skills.Dr. Chase focuses on changing the automatic/unconscious emotional and motivational issues that keep us “stuck”. A crucial part of his therapeutic approach is doing direct emotional and motivational work (through relaxation training and conversational hypnosis). He works to make rapid and lasting change with his clients.

Education and Training:

Dr. Chase earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Vassar College and went on to earn his doctorate in psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He later did a postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at the JFK-Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.

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Areas of Interest Include:

> ADHD
> Learning Disorders
> Anxiety Disorders
> Mood Disorders
> Autism Spectrum Disorders
> OCD

Dr. Chase is a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Maryland. He has given numerous professional lectures, seminars and educational workshops on all of the above-mentioned areas. Please contact The Chesapeake Center if you are interested in having him speak to your group or organization.

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Veronica Chang, PsyD

Thiala Caldas Greenstone, PsyD

Veronica Chang, PsyD

Veronica Chang, PsyD 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

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.

Education and Training:

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.

Areas of Interest Include:

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 Licensed Psychologist in the State of Maryland and via PSYPact.

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Peter Fitts, LCSW-C

Thiala Caldas Greenstone, PsyD

Veronica Chang, PsyD

Peter Fitts, LCSW-C is a seasoned clinician with over 20 years of experience providing therapy for individuals, families, and couples. He operates from a strengths-based, culturally intelligent, and holistic perspective.

He has an extensive history of working with emotionally challenged youth through the child welfare and juvenile justice

He has an extensive history of working with emotionally challenged youth through the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. In addition to his role as a clinician he has managed therapeutic foster care services for youth within the state of Maryland for over 25 years, implementing best practice methods and evidence based curriculum.

Mr. Fitts has an innate ability to connect with adolescents, young adults, and adults. He “meets his clients where they are”, and works with them to find solutions to change negative thought patterns and behaviors.

A key piece of his process is his ability to partner with parents and caregivers to provide coaching, self-care, and the establishment of healthy age-appropriate expectations. He will never “leave a parent alone” during the turbulent moments of the parenting journey. He has a particular interest in helping treatment-resistant youth or those who are engaging in therapy for the first time.

Mr. Fitts also has past experience treating youth with a history of trauma, neglect, abuse, anxiety, and depression.

In his work with couples, Mr. Fitts provides a middle ground to help enhance communication and build a healthy foundation for a strong relationship. He has developed and led couples “retreat” vacations for healing and growth. Mr. Fitts understands that relationships often require periods of “quiet listening” which allow individuals to communicate in safe spaces in order to create emotional connections and deeper understanding.

Being happily married for over 30 years, Mr. Fitts understands personally the importance of self-work, conjoint work, and self-care as the roots of successful relationships and marriage.

Mr. Fitts sees clients in both Silver Spring and Bethesda.

Education and Training:

Mr. Fitts received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Xavier University in New Orleans, LA, and his master’s degree in clinical social work from Howard University. His training at the Johns Hopkins Phipps Psychiatric Department was his foundation for a greater understanding and desire to treat various mental health challenges.

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Areas of Interest Include:

Working with treatment resistant youth helping them shift their energy from resistance to the pursuit of positive goals
Working with “failure to launch” young adults, helping them to gain confidence and a sense of direction that can help them move towards a self-sufficient future
Working with couples in marital therapy
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Mr. Fitts is a Board Certified LCSW-C as well as a Board Certified Social Work Supervisor in the State of Maryland.

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Dr. Robert Greenstone, PsyD

Robert Greenstone, PsyD conducts a variety of assessments and provides therapeutic treatment for individuals from age 6 through adulthood.

His assessments include psychological, psychoeducational and adult ADHD screening, which may be appropriate for academic or vocational accommodations. His adult ADHD evaluations are appropriate for adults who hope to find clarification about their symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity.

These targeted assessments are often welcomed by primary care physicians who may not feel comfortable prescribing psychostimulant medications to young adults or adults without such documentation.

In his treatment of children and teens, Dr. Greenstone actively includes parents, believing that they are more effectively treated within the context of their families. Because he has served as the clinical director of a substance abuse treatment center, he is very familiar with the substance use issues that often accompany ADHD in adolescence and young adulthood.

In his treatment of adults, he offers individual, couples and family therapy, working with his clients in a highly engaging and collaborative way. His approach is pragmatic and solution-focused, helping his clients understand how to enhance cognitive functioning as well as how to address psychological and interpersonal issues. Dr. Greenstone uses an integrative approach that incorporates cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, and psychodynamic therapy techniques.

Education and Training:

Dr. Greenstone earned his bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He earned both his master’s in clinical psychology and his doctorate in clinical psychology at Carlos Albuzu University in Miami, FL.

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Areas of Interest Include:

ADHD

Anxiety Disorders

Mood Disorders

Attachment Disorders

Relational Conflict

Substance Abuse Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Dr. Greenstone is a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Maryland.

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Gabrielle Gross, LCSW-C

Dr. Robert Greenstone, PsyD

Gabrielle Gross, LCSW-C is a psychotherapist specializing in work with children, teens and young adults in a range of settings from private practice to more acute settings such as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment programs and wilderness programs.

In addition, she has worked with children in classroom settings prov

In addition, she has worked with children in classroom settings providing emotional and academic support. She has a strong background in treating ADHD as well as with many of the coexisting conditions that often accompany ADHD including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), anxiety and mood disorders, and eating disorders.

Ms. Gross works closely and collaboratively with parents of children and teens, using a family systems approach. Ms. Gross has a bright personality and an exceptional ability to engage those with which she works. She understands that coming to therapy can be a challenge and believes that it is important to work collaboratively with her clients and their family members in a way they feel most comfortable.

Ms. Gross has undergone training in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and motivational interviewing (MI).

Ms. Gross has received multiple training and continuing education certificates in: Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children/adolescents, and eating disorder treatment.

During her undergraduate years she worked in an emotional support classroom for 3rd-5th grade students, engaging students in group therapy and in supporting their academic work. She also worked in an intensive partial hospitalization program for teens where she facilitated group, individual, and family therapy sessions using DBT-based treatments that focus on developing emotional regulation skills.

Education and Training

Ms. Gross graduated from Muhlenberg College Magnum Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in both psychology and dance.

Ms. Gross graduated from Columbia University School of Social Work where she earned her master’s degree. During her studies there she worked in a partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient program where she facilitated therapy sessions and conducted risk assessments and higher level of care recommendations with adolescents. Ms. Gross has also received training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD, and conducted individual and group therapy sessions at a private practice setting for individuals with OCD and anxiety related concerns.

During her education, Ms. Gross has conducted research examining the impact of parental involvement in a student’s education as well as the impact of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) techniques on interpersonal connection and empathy.

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Areas of Interest Include:

Using DBT to help her clients navigate overwhelming emotions and relationships that are so common among children and teens with ADHD.
Using CBT to work on understanding how changing the way we think can change the way we feel
Taking a family systems approach to help parents to create the best environment for a struggling child/teen
Group therapy for middle and high school students
Mood disorders, OCD, anxiety, and related disorders that often accompany ADHD
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and emotion regulation disorders
PTSD, C-PTSD, and stress-related disorders – working with children, teens and their families to address emotional trauma and to create a calm and supportive atmosphere within the home.

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David Levin, LCSW-C

Dr. Robert Greenstone, PsyD

Briana Meader, LCSW-C

David M. Levin, LCSW-C, has over 30 years of private clinical experience working with teens and young adults. He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland and his Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania.

David received his graduate training at the Addiction Research Center in Philade

David received his graduate training at the Addiction Research Center in Philadelphia as well as the Veterans Administration Hospital, working with veterans suffering from PTSD, depression, and substance abuse. His postgraduate training was at Miami Children’s Hospital in Miami, Florida. He has extensive knowledge and experience working with ADHD, as well as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorder.

David previously owned Adolescent Intervention Services for over 16 years, a clinically engaged transport company, accompanying over 1,500 patients to therapeutic treatment programs. It was during this time that he cultivated relationships with many different programs, where he continues to maintain active contact and visit regularly.

In 2014, David was co-founder and Clinical Director of North Star Academy, which provided day treatment for adolescents who were returning from environments such as wilderness and residential treatment along with psychiatric and other partial hospital and day treatment programs.

David is known for his ability to connect with his clients and their families in a direct, caring and compassionate therapeutic relationship. The premise of his therapy is cognitive behavioral techniques with relational and meaningful interaction, where the client is heard and provided feedback to help him/her in their journey. He works collaboratively with parents, educators and other care providers to engage in the most collaborative, effective treatment for his clients.

David provides crisis intervention in a multitude of settings including home and school. He offers home visits and makes himself available 24/7 for his patients and crisis services. He is particularly knowledgeable and experienced in working with treatment-resistant youth and failure to launch young adults.

David and his wife have seven children. Together they have fostered over 12 children in Montgomery County, Maryland for ten years. Although he and his wife are no longer foster parents, they did adopt four children and are proud parents of 4 girls and 3 boys. In his spare time, he enjoys coaching his children in their related sports and fishing.

Education and Training:

Mr. Levin earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland and his master’s degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania. He received postgraduate training at Miami Children’s Hospital and clinical training in addiction from the Addiction Research Center and the Veterans Administration Hospital in Philadelphia. He was a founder, and Clinical Director of North Star Academy, a partial hospitalization program for adolescents.

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Areas of Interest Include:

ADHD in children, adolescents and adults

ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) in children, adolescents and adults

Treating adolescents through individual counseling, family therapy, and parent coaching

Adolescents and young adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and oppositional behavior

Young adults, who have “failed to launch” and who may require extra assistance with career counseling and academic guidance

Residential placement services / therapeutic boarding schools

IEP / 504 advocacy and implementation
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Mr. Levin is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical in the State of Maryland.

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Briana Meader, LCSW-C

Dr. Robert Greenstone, PsyD

Briana Meader, LCSW-C

Briana Meader, LCSW-C is a highly experienced psychotherapist with specialized training in both cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and has practiced in the Washington/Baltimore area for the past 13 years.

Ms. Meader has worked in a variety of settings where she has had ample experience in working wi

Ms. Meader has worked in a variety of settings where she has had ample experience in working with adolescents and young adults that experience difficulty with emotional regulation. In addition, she has experience working in a special education school where she was a clinical therapist for students with many of the same issues that bring children and adolescents to The Chesapeake Center. Most recently, she has worked in the behavioral health department of an outpatient medical center as a psychotherapist for children, adolescents and families.

Ms. Meader’s style is warm, welcoming and down to earth. She relates easily with child and adolescent clients and actively engages parents in the treatment process so that they can provide input, learn to communicate with their child in a more encouraging and constructive manner, and can participate in the treatment process so that they can be a positive and reinforcing influence at home.

Education and Training:

Ms. Meader obtained a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University in 2003 and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Tennessee at Memphis in 2006.

Her ongoing postgraduate training includes over 50 hours of training in DBT. She has also completed over 50 hours of training in CBT at the Beck Institute in Philadelphia.

Through the University of Maryland School of Social Work Continuing Professional Education program, she has completed two 45-hour postgraduate certificates including a Certificate in Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents in 2010 and a Certificate in Motivational Interviewing in 2018.

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Areas of Interest Include:

Using DBT techniques to help her adolescent and young adult clients feel less subject to emotional storms and over-reactions
Using mindfulness exercises as part of her psychotherapy sessions to help clients feel safe and calm
Using CBT techniques to change negative thought patterns and core beliefs
Using reframing techniques to help her clients to help them see their challenges in a more positive light
Groups for middle and high school students

Ms. Meader is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical as well as a Social Work Supervisor in the State of Maryland.

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Kerrie LaRosa, LMSW

Rhonda Lehman, LCSW-C

Kerrie LaRosa, LMSW

Kerrie LaRosa, LMSW has been working with children and families for over 16 years providing individual and family therapy, parent coaching and parent trainings.

Kerrie’s approach is both gentle and pragmatic, helping parents tune into their child and parent with confidence. Kerrie’s tailored approach helps parents of children with ADHD und

Kerrie LaRosa, LMSW has been working with children and families for over 16 years providing individual and family therapy, parent coaching and parent trainings.

Kerrie’s approach is both gentle and pragmatic, helping parents tune into their child and parent with confidence. Kerrie’s tailored approach helps parents of children with ADHD understand their child’s needs, develop proactive parenting strategies, and improve their parent-child relationship.

Kerrie has provided trainings for both professionals and parents in the areas of child development, discipline, and proactive parenting.

Education and training:

Kerrie earned her Bachelor of Arts from Boston College and a Master of Science in Social Work, from Columbia University School of Social Work, with a focus on Clinical Social Work with Children and Families.

Kerrie holds an LCSW #27121 in California and an LMSW #24411 in Maryland. Kerrie is certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and The Incredible Years Parent Program.

Kerrie has more than 9 years’ experience providing court-ordered parent education for families involved in the child welfare system of Montgomery County, Maryland and provides expert testimony for the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Maryland.

Areas of Interest:

Helping parents with ADHD develop calmer, more consistent parenting approaches.
Working with parents of children with ADHD understand their children’s needs and develop proactive parenting strategies.
Empowering parents with tools to raise emotionally intelligent and independent children.
Helping families overcome barriers to implementing effective parenting strategies.
Developing co-parenting plans.

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Wendy Sharp, LCSW-C

Rhonda Lehman, LCSW-C

Kerrie LaRosa, LMSW

Wendy Sharp, LCSW-C is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked at the National Institutes of Health in ADHD research for 23 years and has been in clinical practice for 20 years. She has worked in ADHD brain imaging, genetic, and treatment research and is up-to-date on the most effective research findings and interventions. In add

Prior to her work at NIH, she conducted research on child welfare, mental health, and women’s issues. Additionally, worked with the LGBTQ population for the past 20 years and has facilitated Maybe Baby groups for Rainbow Families.

Ms. Sharp has published in peer-reviewed journals on ADHD across the lifespan, ADHD in girls, monozygotic twins discordant for ADHD, and brain development in children and adolescents with ADHD. She is a frequent guest speaker at national psychiatry and psychology conferences and has spoken to national and local organizations as well as schools and parent groups on ADHD.

Education and Training:

Ms. Sharp earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and her master’s degree in social work from Howard University. She is a member of the Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work and the National Association of Social Workers.

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Areas of Interest Include:

Working with children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD
Working with families to help them cope with the impact of ADHD in the family
Working with children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety and depression
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Ms. Sharp is a Board Certified LCSW-C in the State of Maryland.

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Craig Sidol, PhD

Rhonda Lehman, LCSW-C

Craig Sidol, PhD specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD for individuals age 3 through adulthood. Dr. Sidol conducts thorough psychological testing and functional behavioral analysis to understand the challenges an individual faces and provides tailored recommendations.

For his treatment of children, Dr. Sidol actively involves

For his treatment of children, Dr. Sidol actively involves the parents to maximize behavioral improvements at home. Specifically, Dr. Sidol has 15 years of experience delivering evidence-based strategies to improve parent behavioral management skills, child emotion regulation, child organizational skills, and parent and child understanding of strengths and challenges associated with ADHD.

For his treatment of young adults and adults, Dr. Sidol utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Behavioral Strategies to improve daily functioning.

Dr. Sidol is an outgoing, friendly clinician that enjoys helping individuals and families attain their goals while also decreasing stress.

In his free time, Dr. Sidol enjoys reading, training for triathlons, and cooking.

Education and Training:

Dr. Sidol earned his bachelor’s degree at John Carroll University. He went on to earn his PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Sidol completed his internship training at Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Sidol completed a two-year research fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

Areas of Interest Include:

ADHD
Disruptive Behavior
Executive Functioning
Learning Disabilities
Sleep

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Rhonda Lehman, LCSW-C

Rhonda Lehman, LCSW-C has been a clinical social worker since 1990. Rhonda has a broad range of clinical experience in working with adults and couples from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Her love of teaching, training, and supervising students has also been an integral part of her experience. She was an Adjunct Professor at the New York Un

Rhonda Lehman, LCSW-C has been a clinical social worker since 1990. Rhonda has a broad range of clinical experience in working with adults and couples from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Her love of teaching, training, and supervising students has also been an integral part of her experience. She was an Adjunct Professor at the New York University-graduate social work program and The College of New Rochelle.

Rhonda has clinical experience in working with clients who are struggling with ADHD, executive functioning issues, and other co-existing conditions including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, alcoholism, and disordered eating. Her clinical interests and experience also include work with trauma, infertility/ loss, abusive/challenging relationships, and personality disorders.

She is certified in advanced trauma treatment through the Ferentz Institute. She is interested in the legacy of trauma and how dysfunctional communication patterns can occur between generations.

Rhonda is also certified in Imago therapy and uses this approach with couples and families. This modality has proven to be highly successful as it teaches improved communication through its clear and structured approach. She also will complete her training in psychomotor psychotherapy through the Sensorimotor Institute, in June 2021.

Her creative approach in working with ADHD is integrating the mind and body in reducing stress through mindfulness, breathing, and guided imagery, providing clients with self-regulation and inner resourcing.

Her scientifically based, non-pathologizing and strength-based approaches support her clients and help them navigate the challenges of ADHD. She practices from an integrative approach incorporating imago therapy, internal family systems (IFS), CBT, psychodynamic, and psychomotor interventions.

Rhonda brings many years of clinical experience, a passion to genuinely understand and connect with clients on a deep emotional level.

Her priority is to help clients learn to self-regulate, gain deeper awareness, and access the tools and resources for improved functioning at home, school, and work.

Education and Training:

She has training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and psychomotor psychotherapy through the Sensorimotor Institute. She practices from an integrative health Perspective- focusing on the relationship between mind and body.

Areas of Interest Include:

Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples Counseling
Imago Relationship Therapy
College students challenged by ADHD and learning disorders
Trauma
Family Systems

Rhonda Lehman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the States of Maryland and Virginia.

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Alexandra Scheller-Parzynski, PsyD

Alexandra Scheller-Parzynski, PsyD is a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist who specializes in the assessment of individuals across the lifespan from age 2 and up.

Her assessment skills are versatile and include comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, as well as psychoeducational, autism, and psychological evaluations. She is

Alexandra Scheller-Parzynski, PsyD is a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist who specializes in the assessment of individuals across the lifespan from age 2 and up.

Her assessment skills are versatile and include comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, as well as psychoeducational, autism, and psychological evaluations. She is particularly interested in the assessment of ADHD and learning disorders and their impact on emotional and behavioral functioning.

At the Chesapeake Center she works collaboratively with other clinical staff to assess complex cases that may involve a range of neurodevelopmental and psychological issues such as childhood anxiety, separation anxiety, school refusal, social anxiety and general anxiety disorders, mood disorders, dysthymia, bipolar disorder and major depression.

Her assessment reports are written to serve the needs of parents, teachers, pediatricians and other care providers. Her recommendations are practical and prioritized with the goal of guiding clients to understand their strengths and weaknesses as well as next steps to achieve optimal functioning in their daily lives.

Education and Training:

Dr. Scheller-Parzynski received her doctoral degree from Loyola University Maryland and completed her 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital.

Prior to graduating with her doctoral degree, she completed an APA-accredited internship at Mendota Mental Health Institute where she conducted forensic evaluations including competency to stand trial and violence risk assessments. Her graduate neuropsychological training experiences were gathered at Children’s National Medical Center and Kennedy Krieger Institute.

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Areas of Interest Include:

Neuropsychological assessments of preschool children
Neuropsychological assessments of school-aged children, adolescents, and adults
Collaborating with primary care physicians, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, speech-language pathologists, and various school systems
Consulting with parents and working with school-aged children, adolescents, and adults of all ages
Using a supportive, collaborative, practical problem-solving approach with clients to help them function as their best self.

Dr. Scheller-Parzynski is a Licensed Psychologist and Neuropsychologist and a sub-specialist in Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychology.

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Rachel Schneider, PsyD

Alexandra Scheller-Parzynski, PsyD

Rachel Schneider, PsyD 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.

Education and Training

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.

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Susan Van Ost, PhD

Alexandra Scheller-Parzynski, PsyD

Jennifer Reesman, PhD

Susan Van Ost, PhD has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 35 years.

Her wide-ranging experience includes the provision of clinical training to professionals at both the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), the armed forces medical school, and at The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA).

Susan Van Ost, PhD has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 35 years.

Ms. Van Ost has served as clinical supervisor, neuropsychologist, consultant and psychotherapist over the course of her career.

Dr. Van Ost served as the director of a diagnostic unit for the Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA) where she supervised other psychologists in the delivery of comprehensive evaluations.

She is highly experienced in the evaluation of a wide range of issues that include, but are not limited to, ADHD, executive dysfunction, learning disability, head trauma, anxiety, and depression.

Dr. Van Ost has a long standing interest and experience in assessing and treating ADHD and related disorders. She has conducted neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations for many years in a private practice setting, providing expert assessment and guidance to children, teens and adults struggling with a variety of issues related to ADHD and learning disorders.

Education and Training:

Dr. Van Ost earned a bachelor’s in psychology from New York University. She earned a PhD in psychology from American University in Washington, DC, completing both the experimental and clinical programs. Postdoctoral training includes family therapy training at the Family Therapy Center of Washington and neuropsychological training at the Fielding Institute under the supervision of Dr. Allan Mirsky, Chief of the Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology Section of the Brain and Cognition Laboratory of the NIMH. She has also received Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Training.

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Areas of Interest Include:

Parenting concerns
Treatment of anxiety and depression in children, adolescents, and adults
Development of self-management strategies
Marital enrichment and counseling focusing on issues of couples where one or both have ADHD
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Dr. Van Ost is a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Maryland.

Dr. Van Ost has lectured on ADHD, learning disabilities, and neuropsychology topics. Please contact The Chesapeake Center if you are interested in having her speak at your school or local organization.

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Jennifer Reesman, PhD

Alexandra Scheller-Parzynski, PsyD

Jennifer Reesman, PhD

Director of Neuropsychology Training

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.

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Director of Neuropsychology Training

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.

Education and Training

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.

Areas of Interest Include:

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

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Stephanie Ojeda, PsyD

Stacey A. Rowcliffe, MS, LPC, PsyD

LaRhonda Gough, LCSW-C

Stephanie Ojeda, PsyD works in The Chesapeake Center’s Columbia, MD office and specializes in helping children, adolescents and adults with ADHD and other conditions, including mood disorders and learning disabilities. Her work focuses on issues including behavioral, emotional, academic, workplace challenges, and daily life management ski

Dr. Ojeda assists professional adults to manage their executive functioning struggles and also works with adults who present with a range of emotional needs, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders, with a combined cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approach.

Dr. Ojeda offers support in the transition to college. She guides young adults in selecting courses and college majors, and in developing effective study skills, accessing accommodations on the college campus, self-advocacy skills, and time management. She focuses on helping them develop life-skills to promote a healthy sense of independence.

Dr. Ojeda provides support for young adults who are unable to move forward with their lives, as well as for the parents of these young adults.

Dr. Ojeda offers parent coaching where she collaboratively develops ADHD-friendly environments. She also helps teachers understand the specific needs of children and collaborates with them to provide accommodations custom-designed for each child.

Education and Training:

Dr. Ojeda earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and music from Lehigh University and her master’s in clinical psychology from American University. She graduated with her doctorate in clinical psychology from Widener University, with a concentration in family therapy and school psychology. Dr. Ojeda is a certified school psychologist and did postdoctoral work at the Baltimore Lab School.

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Areas of Interest Include:

Anxiety
Depression
Parent Coaching
College students challenged by ADHD and learning disorders
Young adults living at home, struggling to move on with their lives
Working adults needing help to improve organization and time management
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Dr. Ojeda is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Maryland. She is a native Spanish-speaker and is able to provide clinical services in Spanish.

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LaRhonda Gough, LCSW-C

Stacey A. Rowcliffe, MS, LPC, PsyD

LaRhonda Gough, LCSW-C

LaRhonda Gough, LCSW-C, is a compassionate and experienced therapist specializing in clinical work with ADHD youth.

With over 4 years of dedicated work in this area, LaRhonda has honed her skills in evaluation and therapeutic intervention (behavioral programming) with this population. She has also been actively involved in attending 504 and IEP meetings at schools; in this work she has partnered with school professionals and parents to address each youth’s unique behavioral and academic concerns, ensuring a holistic and strengths-based approach.

In addition to her expertise in ADHD, LaRhonda has over 20 years of experience providing therapy, coaching, training, case management, urgent care, and support to families, individuals, teens, caregivers, and the senior population.

Her work serving juvenile divergent groups has spanned across various settings, including private therapy practice, outpatient medical clinic, and child welfare agencies.

LaRhonda's approachable and easy-going style has made her a trusted ally for her clients. Many have shared that they feel safe, heard, and free to be their authentic selves in her presence. She utilizes a strength-based perspective and evidence-based interventions to empower clients to reduce their suffering, build resilience, achieve their goals, and experience more meaning and joy. Her coaching and partnership style help clients feel less alone, especially those new to the therapeutic process.

LaRhonda is deeply committed to initiatives aimed at promoting mental health awareness and reducing stigma, particularly within underserved communities. She has facilitated various psychotherapeutic and support groups in the area of depression and substance abuse.

Education and Training

LaRhonda received her bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of Maryland and her Master's in Social Work from Howard University. She continues to stay updated with the latest research and best practices in her field, ensuring that her clients receive high quality care.

She also holds certificates in Afro-American Studies, Youth and Child Development, Substance Abuse, the NTU Therapeutic Model, and the Anxiety Training Certificate.

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Sonia Syed Rehman, PhD

Stacey A. Rowcliffe, MS, LPC, PsyD

Sonia Syed Rehman, PhD, is a neuropsychology postdoctoral fellow with training in diverse populations.

She utilizes neuropsychological assessment to plan interventions that support and maximize an individual’s strengths. Her research includes investigating the influence of cultural, educational, and linguistic factors on cognition.

She has

Sonia Syed Rehman, PhD, is a neuropsychology postdoctoral fellow with training in diverse populations.

She has published in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at various national and international conferences. Dr. Rehman has also been involved in several professional organizations and is actively engaged in community education programs through local organizations in the DMV area.

Education and Training

Dr. Rehman earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology with a concentration in neuropsychology from Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara.

She completed a one-year predoctoral internship at St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, DC. She has received advanced clinical training in psychodiagnostic and neuropsychological assessment with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults and evidence-based psychotherapy with children, adults, and families.

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Areas of Interest Include:

Neuropsychological assessment of medically complex patients
ADHD and ASD in culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Emotional and behavioral challenges, including serious mental illness

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Stacey A. Rowcliffe, MS, LPC, PsyD

Stacey A. Rowcliffe, MS, LPC, PsyD is a neuropsychology postdoctoral fellow with training in neuropsychology assessment throughout the life span (ages 4 to 99+), clinical and health psychology, parent-child consultation, play therapy, parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), therapeutic parenting time (TPT) and individual psychotherapy.

She has a specific interest in providing life span neuropsychological evaluations for children through geriatric adults. Her areas of expertise include neurodevelopmental disabilities such as ADHD, autism, speech and language disorders, seizures, and other learning difficulties.

Her additional expertise involves working with adults and older adults with neurocognitive conditions such as stroke, aneurysm, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, neuromuscular disorders, epilepsy (seizures), sleep disorders, chronic pain, head injuries, concussions, and cognitive decline due to MS, HIV-AIDs or other conditions. During training she obtained experience providing neuropsychological assessment screeners for neurologists and neurosurgeons regarding hydrocephalus shunts and Parkinson’s deep brain stimulators (DBS).

During her doctoral studies she completed clinical training hours in neuropsychological evaluations, psychological evaluations, psychoeducational assessments, and psychotherapy in a variety of settings including: private practices in Arizona at Southwest Neuropsychology Services, Arizona Neurology and Sleep Center–with Mountainview Clinical Psychology; Arizona school-based services at Amy Houston Academy; and Montana, Texas, and Florida outpatient clinics and medical/hospital settings at The Center for Children and Families, Mayo Clinic Health Network- Billings Clinic, Behavioral Health Providers, OneRehab, Centerstone Bradenton Hospital and Outpatient, and Centerplace Health.

Dr. Rowcliffe also obtained clinical research experience in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease working under Dr. Marwan Sabbagh at Barrow Neurological Institute in Arizona.

Dr. Rowcliffe’s approach is person-centered, collaborative and goal-oriented working with families, schools, neurologists and other healthcare providers to develop practical recommendations that meet each individual’s needs.

Education and Training

Dr. Rowcliffe earned her master’s in Clinical Psychology from Capella University (Minneapolis, MN) in 2013. She went on to obtain her doctorate in Clinical Psychology, from National Louis University (Tampa, FL) in 2023.

During her graduate training, Dr. Rowcliffe completed her pre-internship clinical rotations at JPS Health Network, the only Level 1 Trauma Center in Tarrant County, Ft. Worth, Texas. Her rotations on internship included: inpatient acute adolescent unit assessment, outpatient behavior clinic neuropsychological and psychological assessment, and inpatient hospital consultation service.

Her doctoral dissertation examined the positive and negative outcomes of ApoE genetic risk disclosure regarding Alzheimer’s disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment.

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Areas of Interest Include:

ADHD and executive dysfunction
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Speech and Language Disorders (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Aphasia)
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Neuromuscular Disorders
Pre-surgical assessment screeners for neurology and neurosurgery
Assessment-based therapy interventions

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Korrie Allen, PsyD

Danielle M. Stone, PsyD, LCPC

David Palmiter, PhD

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 th

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.

Education and Training

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.

Areas of Interest Include:

ADHD
ASD
Anxiety
Depression
Parent Child Interaction Training
Family Therapy

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David Palmiter, PhD

Danielle M. Stone, PsyD, LCPC

David Palmiter, PhD

Clinical Director

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

Dr. Palmiter serves as Clinical Director of The Chesapeake Center where he oversees the staff of psychotherapists and focuses on program development and oversight. He has

Clinical Director

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

Dr. Palmiter serves as Clinical Director of The Chesapeake Center where he 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.

Areas of Interest Include:

• 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 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 is a board-certified clinical psychologist who 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 is a very experienced public speaker and has provided numerous lectures on ADHD for university students (from undergraduate to post-doctoral trainees), as well as public education on ADHD for audiences both national and international. He has led continuing education workshops on ADHD and related topics for licensed mental health professionals across the country. Dr. Palmiter has authored over three dozen publications, including two books on promoting resilience in youth.

Education and Training:

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 also been awarded Fellow status by the Pennsylvania Psychological Association and the American Academy of Clinical Psychology.

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 licensed in Maryland and Pennsylvania and is credentialed by PsyPact to offer telehealth services to clients in eligible states.

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Yelena Markiv, PhD

Danielle M. Stone, PsyD, LCPC

Yelena Markiv, PhD is a Clinical Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow at The Chesapeake Center.

Dr. Markiv’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. Markiv 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. Markiv 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. Markiv, allowing her to use her skills to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals facing challenging circumstances.

Dr. Markiv’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.

Education and Training

Dr. Markiv 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.

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Danielle M. Stone, PsyD, LCPC

Danielle M. Stone, PsyD, LCPC, is a neuropsychology postdoctoral fellow 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 evalu

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.

Education and Training

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.

Areas of Interest Include:

Neurodegenerative disorders
Lifespan neuropsychology
Health psychology

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Robyn Pearson, LCSW-C, LICSW

Robyn Pearson, LCSW-C, LICSW, is a compassionate and dedicated clinical therapist with a profound commitment to healing and growth.

Robyn specializes in providing guidance to adolescents and adults with ADHD, depression, anxiety, or those navigating significant life transitions. Robyn ensures they receive the compassionate care and tools needed to thrive. Additionally, she offers coaching, support for women's issues, and specializes in perinatal mental health, focusing on postpartum anxiety and depression.

Robyn takes an integrative approach to therapy, using evidence-based interventions to tailor each session to the unique needs of her clients. She is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can reconnect with their authentic selves. By fostering a space of vulnerability and openness, Robyn empowers clients to embrace transformative change and embark on a path toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Education and Training

Robyn earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Howard University and holds independent licenses to practice in both Maryland and the District of Columbia. She has extensive experience overseeing mental health services for at-risk youth and providing psychiatric treatment in a hospital setting. In addition, Robyn has worked closely with the child welfare system, focusing on family preservation. She is also trained in grief and loss, substance use as a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) for employees who have violated DOT drug and alcohol regulations, perinatal mental health, traumatic stress, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused therapy.

Areas of Interest Include:

Women navigating the challenges of ADHD during postpartum and perimenopause
CBT
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Couples Counseling
Grief and Loss
Stress Management

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