Lisa O. Elkin, Psy.D., LLC




Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Phone: 571.238.6524
Fax: 703.356.0633
E-Mail: elkin@mcleanpsychotherapy.com


Dr. Elkin is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Virginia. She has had extensive experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and families in both individual and group therapies. Dr. Elkin obtained her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Goucher College and her Doctor of Psychology from The George Washington University. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, issues related to attention, developmental delays, parenting concerns, eating disorders, loss, and relationship difficulties. Although Dr. Elkin is flexible in her work, she practices in a psychodynamic framework which emphasizes the root causes of symptoms or unwanted behaviors, and their associated feelings and thoughts.



Services Offered


  • Child, Adolescent, Adult, Family Evaluation and Psychotherapy
  • Social Skills Groups
  • Parenting Support Groups
  • Play and Art Therapy
  • Parent Guidance


Education


The George Washington University, Washington, DC (APA Accredited)
  • Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, August 2002
  • Major Field of Study: Clinical Work with Children
  • Minor Field of Study: Adult Psychotherapy
Goucher College, Towson, MD
  • B.A., Psychology, 1996


Psychotherapy Treatment Specialties


  • ADHD and learning challenges
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anxiety and Depressive Disorders
  • Autism and Asperger’s Disorders
  • Developmental Delays
  • Divorce
  • Loss and Grief
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-image and Eating Disorders
  • Sensory Integration
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Orientation Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD


Membership in Professional Associations


  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Association for Psychoanalytic Thought
  • The American Psychoanalytic Association

 

Psychotherapy Experience


  • Independent Private Practice, McLean, VA, 2006 to Present
  • Psychology Resident in Private Practice, Romberg Associates, P.C., McLean, VA, 2002 to 2007
  • Psychology Associate, Adele Lebowitz Center for Youth & Families, Washington School of Psychiatry, Washington, DC,  2003 to 2006
  • Mental Health Counselor, Georgetown University Hospital Adult In-patient Unit, Washington, DC, 2000 to 2003
  • Psychology Intern, American University Counseling Center, Washington, DC, 2001 to 2002
  • Advanced Supervision in Individual Psychotherapy, The Center for Psychological and Learning Services, American University, Washington, DC, 2000 to 2001
  • Advanced Supervision in Psychotherapy and Psychological Assessment, The Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children, Rockville, MD, 1999 to 2001
  • Extern, The Center for Psychological and Learning Services, American University, Washington, DC, 1999 to  2000
  • Extern, The Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children, Rockville, MD, 1998 to 1999
  • Practicum in Individual Psychotherapy, The Center Clinic, Washington, DC, 1997 to 1998 
  • Extern, Seven Corners Children’s Center, Falls Church, VA, 1997 to 1998