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Risa E Sanders
Psychologist, PhD
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1313 Vincent Place, McLean, VA 22101
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Does worry interfere with your quality of life? Are habits or certain behaviors troubling you? Are important relationships unsatisfying? Are you feeling more anger, stress, or sadness? i can help. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist since 1984, I have extensive experience, and adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards. I welcome your call for an initial 10-15 minute chat to discuss your concerns. I specialize in stress and anxiety management, phobias( including emetophobia and illness phobias), OCD, fear of public speaking, school concerns, habit control, relationships, communication and social skills training, anger management, ADD/ADHD, parent training, procrastination, performance improvement, LGBT, and diabetes
I specialize in cognitive-behavior therapy My training enables me to bring a refreshing level of active involvement in helping clients set healthy goals, improve problem-solving skills, and develop their potential. I believe empathy, humor, creativity, respect, and collaboration are essential ingredients in the therapeutic process and work to add tools to your toolbox!
As a parent, former performing artist, school and community volunteer, writer and teacher, I have a great deal of real-world experience that is invaluable in understanding and helping my clients. I welcome your questions, and look forward to speaking with you to learn more about your goals.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $200
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Hours By Appointment
- Please feel welcome to call and inquire.
- Out of Network
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Risa E Sanders
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0810002666 Risa E Sanders
- Certificate from Virginia Psychological Association 2012
- Certificate from Nat. Register of Health Svs. Pvdrs.in Psychology Member / 1985
- Attended Nova University, Graduated 1983
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Depression
- Divorce
- Gambling
- Gifted and Talented Assessment
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Video Game Addiction
- Weight Loss
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family / Marital
- Play Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Location
Primary Location
Risa E. Sanders, Ph.D., PLLC
1313 Vincent Place
McLean, VA 22101
(703) 596-3664Email me
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
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Risa E Sanders
Psychologist, PhD