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.
Gretchen is a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Clinical Supervisor who earned her Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Gretchen has over 30 years of experience in the mental health field working with a wide range of diagnoses in various capacities and settings. She utilizes an eclectic approach to treatment that best meets each client’s unique needs and goals. Gretchen believes in ensuring that a safe, non-judgmental, and trusting therapeutic space is created where each client can feel comfortable, heard, and supported. She is here to help you on your journey toward healing and growth.
Christal graduated from Salisbury University with a master’s degree. Christal has provided services to people of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Christal is passionate and committed to providing services that make a positive difference in people’s lives. Christal employs techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally focused therapy (EMT), and mindfulness. Christal believes that issues related to mental health are important. Christal wants to bring awareness to the underlying issues people struggle with on a daily basis and help them develop self-care and self-love.
Donisha is a Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C) with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She has extensive experience supporting adults and children ages six and up across diverse settings. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Donisha helps clients navigate behavioral, emotional, and psychological challenges with a compassionate, client-centered approach. Grounded in community and trauma-informed care, she empowers individuals to build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and reach their mental health goals. Committed to ongoing professional growth, Donisha integrates the latest practices in social work to foster healing and lasting well-being.
Leslie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience working with children and youth. She is a person-centered therapist and certified in CBT, specializing in youth who have experienced trauma. She is a board-approved supervisor. Leslie focuses on anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges and seeks to improve the activities of daily living, social skills, and life skills of children and youth.
Kara is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor with a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She has experience working with a wide range of diagnoses, including ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. Emphasizing a holistic perspective, Kara tailors her approach to each client’s unique needs, drawing on diverse counseling modalities to support growth and well-being. Known for her warm, genuine demeanor, Kara strives to create a safe, inclusive space where individuals can feel empowered to explore, heal, and thrive. Clients often describe her as a “ray of sunshine,” reflecting the compassion, optimism, and understanding she brings to every session.
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.
Amy Weaver, LCSW C, is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. She provides telehealth therapy to individuals across Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia, and serves as both a supervisor for graduate level therapists and a member of Modyfi’s leadership team. Amy earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work from The Catholic University of America. Her approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy with mind body practices including meditation, focused breathing, and yoga. Amy helps clients build skills that support whole person wellness and lasting change. Her goal is to provide tools that empower each person to care for themselves and move toward the life they want. She is a supportive guide, educator, and coach who encourages clients to take that first step toward greater emotional well-being.
Taylor (LeDrea Taylor), LMSW, is a skilled mental health therapist at Modyfi with extensive experience in individual, group, and family therapy. She holds a Master of Social Work from Howard University and a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from Park University. Her approach is rooted in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), supporting clients through a variety of life challenges with compassion and clarity. Taylor has worked in schools, community programs, and clinical settings, including roles as a group counselor for Montgomery County’s Abuser Intervention Program and as a Child and Family Therapist with EveryMind. She uses a client-centered approach focused on building effective coping skills and fostering emotional resilience. Taylor is dedicated to helping clients achieve their mental health goals and navigate life with greater confidence and well-being.
India Edusei, LMSW, is a dedicated mental health therapist at Modyfi with over five years of counseling experience. She is skilled in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and community outreach, and is passionate about helping clients build coping skills to navigate life’s challenges. India earned her Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University, where she was a Child Welfare Stipend Recipient, and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Valdosta State University. India is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Mental Health First Aid. At Modyfi, she provides personalized, client-centered care through telehealth, developing treatment plans that align with each person’s goals. Her background includes work in mental health agencies, social services, and community organizations. India’s warm, empathetic approach helps individuals and families achieve improved emotional well-being and lead more fulfilling lives.
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!
