Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Stephanie Binter is licensed clinical psychologist. She graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine with a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and a certification in neuropsychology. Dr. Binter conducts a variety of neurological and psychological testing, including forensic assessments and general mental health assessments to aid in the differential diagnosis. Dr. Binter completes fitness for duty evaluations as well as evaluations to assess the impact of mental health concerns on treatment and prognosis following spinal stimulator and bariatric surgeries. Dr. Binter is experienced at using telehealth to provide the therapeutic interventions.
Dr. Lefkowits is a board certified clinical psychologist, an affiliation only 4% doctoral level psychologists obtain. Dr. Lefkowits trains clinical psychologists and other therapists. Dr. Lefkowits was part of the clinicial team testing the verathy prototype and providing feedback to the developers. Dr. Lefkowits has served as a senior consultant and coach for the Federal Leadership Institute, conducts fitness for duty evaluations for corporate clients, holds a Top Secret (Tier 5) clearance, and is a former Sports Psychologist at the University of Maryland Sports Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology and a nationally recognized forensic psychologist.
Alison Rachuba, LRC, NCC is a Licensed Resident in Counseling. Alison graduated with her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Forensic Psychology from Stockton University in 2017; she then graduated with her Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University in 2021. Alison is currently a therapist at Loudoun County, VA. She has worked with individuals providing treatment for trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, and grief. She has assisted in research surrounding many topics ranging from police brutality findings to discrimination Asian-Americans experienced during COVID-19. She is passionate about advocacy work in the counseling field; Alison feels passionately about criminal justice reform and the interaction between mental health and oppressed populations. Outside of counseling, Alison teaches yoga and plans to implement trauma work with yoga and movement.
Carla Minosh, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Behavioral Health And Psychotherapy and Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Advanced Pediatrics.
Since opening their doors in 2001, the private pediatric practice has earned an exemplary reputation for excellence in pediatric care in Vienna, Virginia, and throughout the National Capital Region.
Carla earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from George Mason University. She worked at Virginia Hospital Center in the Cardiovascular ICU for nine years before obtaining her Master's to become a Nurse Practitioner.
She then trained under Advanced Pediatrics’s very own Dr. Schwartz in pediatrics and has now been with our practice for more than ten years.
Carla is board-certified in Family Medicine and carries additional certifications in providing mental health services to children and teenagers.
Her clinical interests encompass all aspects of pediatric care from newborn to adolescence, with an additional focus on behavior and mental health issues, anxiety, and attention disorders. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and hypnotherapy.
Carla lives in Falls Church, Virginia, with her husband. She has one daughter who, to even to her surprise, is already a young adult. Carla and her husband are avid antique collectors and are in the process of restoring a historic home in Danville, Virginia, to its previous glory.
Greetings, I’m Phyllis Rooney and I am a licensed independent mental health practitioner, who has over twenty years of experience working with adults and teenagers. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, goal setting, LGBTQ issues, drug and alcohol addiction.
I am a graduate of the University of Missouri and have worked with hundreds of individuals and groups. I am trained in several modalities of therapy.
These include but are not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and indfulness based stress reduction.
I strive to provide top-quality care, recognizing the uniqueness of each patient.
Are you always feeling a little bit afraid, anxious and nervous that an anxiety attack is right around the corner? Are you feeling sad but you're ashamed or embarrassed to tell anyone about the bad days you experience? You don't have to feel ashamed of your feelings anymore. I have created a safe space for you to talk about your emotions with no judgment. I believe that everyone can change and grow at any time in their lives. Together, you and I will figure out what’s really going on.
I know that no single approach is the right one for every individual, and so I have been trained in CBT, holistic therapeutic approaches, motivational interviewing, and person-centered approaches to treatment. The tools that I'll provide you with are tools that can help to lower symptoms and get you back to feeling like yourself again.
My educational background includes an MA in Clinical Psychology, a Clinical Psychology Certification, and a bachelor's in Psychology. I have 5-plus years as a mental health therapist. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) in Washington, dedicated to helping adolescents, adults, and couples navigate life’s challenges with compassion, insight, and evidence-based care.
We will work collaboratively to recognize your strengths and address the symptoms you have been experiencing. I look forward to meeting you, listening and getting to know you. Let’s start this journey together!
