Psychologist Gaithersburg Maryland
Psychiatric vs. Psychological and Psychoeducational Evaluations
Understanding the Difference Between a Psychiatric Assessment and Comprehensive Psychological Testing When you’re looking for answers about ADHD, learning disabilities, or other cognitive, developmental, and emotional concerns, you’ll quickly discover two main evaluation options: a psychiatric assessment with a psychiatrist or nurse practitioner, and comprehensive psychological testing with a psychologist. Both offer valuable insights, but…
How Dr. Megan Burleson Helps People With ADHD Navigate College, Work, and Life More Successfully
Life as a teen, college student, or young professional can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re living with ADHD. Juggling assignments, jobs, friendships, and personal goals requires strong executive functioning skills—things like planning, organization, time management, and emotional regulation. When ADHD makes those skills harder to access, it can feel like you’re constantly climbing uphill while…
Advice Column: Why are people so unfriendly lately?
Question: I have always been the type to wave and say “hi” when I pass people in the neighborhood. Lately, though, I’ve noticed more and more people stare ahead or even look annoyed when I greet them. It makes me wonder if friendliness is going out of style. Why is this happening, and how can…
Are You Asking About AI Use?
A Case For Asking Every Mental Health Client About Their Chatbot Use Over the years, I’ve witnessed several versions of our evolving digital landscape that are shaping patients’ lives. In the early 2000s, I was an expert witness in a court case where an individual had developed an eBay auction “addiction.” He was compulsively bidding…
Why We Take Our Time With Intake at Kentlands Psychotherapy
At Kentlands Psychotherapy, we believe the very first step in therapy—the intake process—sets the tone for everything that follows. Research consistently shows that the quality of the therapeutic alliance, the relationship between therapist and client, is the single strongest predictor of success in therapy, even more than the type of therapy used. That’s why we…
Narcissists, Sociopaths, and the Individuals Who Inexplicably Submit to Them
How Grad School Fails Therapists Many may be surprised to hear how little time is spent teaching students about narcissism and sociopathy in graduate school. It’s a blind spot of the profession because our people want to heal the sick and champion the underdog. As a result, most of our emphasis in psychopathology class focuses…
The New Client Care Bookshelf at Kentlands Psychotherapy
At Kentlands Psychotherapy, we believe in the healing power of stories and in the strength of a community that shares its wisdom generously. Whether it’s a novel that helped you feel seen or a well-loved self-help book that offered hope, the right book at the right time can be transformative. Inspired by the many Little…
School vs. Private Psychological Testing: What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for Your Child?
As a parent, it’s normal to have questions when your child is struggling in school or showing signs of anxiety, attention challenges, or learning difficulties. One question we hear often is:“Should we go through the school system for testing, or seek a private psychological evaluation?” The answer depends on your child’s needs and your family’s…
New Mental Health & Allied Professionals Meet-Up Circle Launches
We’re excited to share that our founder, Dr. Elizabeth Carr, has launched a new community initiative: the Mental Health and Allied Professionals Meet-Up Circle — an informal networking group for local licensed professionals who serve the mental health and well-being of individuals and families in metro Maryland. This new group was created to address a…
When We Demonize Nick, We Miss How His Choices Might Reflect What Most of Us Would Have Done
Popular stories often reveal more about us than we realize, especially when we debate how fictional characters should behave in the face of moral crisis. A recent example is Nick Blaine, a key character in The Handmaid’s Tale. In online discussions, some fans romanticize him as a stoic protector who risks everything for the woman…
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