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As an LCSW-C with ten years of experience and a master's degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore, I provide compassionate. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or other concerns, I'm here to help you navigate challenges and achieve your goals in a supportive and empowering environment with therapy services tailored to your unique needs. Utilizing evidence-based techniques like CBT, I collaborate with you to address challenges, develop coping skills, and foster personal growth. My eclectic approach draws from various therapeutic modalities to support your mental health journey effectively. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or other concerns, I'm here to help you navigate challenges and achieve your goals in a supportive and empowering environment.

About Us

Debra N Brosius, Psy.D., LLC is a licensed clinical psychologist in McLean, Virginia. A practicing psychologist for more than 20 years, Dr. Brosius specializes in neuropsychological, psychological, and educational assessments. 

Taking an integrated approach to mental health services, Dr. Brosius provides care for children, teens, and adults. Her services include comprehensive assessment, psychology consultation, and teletherapy.

She earned her doctorate in psychology and clinical psychology from the American School of Psychology in Washington, DC. Dr. Brosius specializes in testing, evaluating, and treating patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, autism, and learning disabilities. Dr. Brosius is also newly trained in EMDR.

Dr. Brosius has lived and worked in various parts of the United States, Europe, and Asia, which has helped improve her ability to connect with people from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds. She also worked as a clinical outpatient neuropsychologist in the movement disorders clinic at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida. 

Dr. Brosius is also a teaching psychologist. As such, she mentors pre and post-graduate doctoral students. If you are interested in working with one of her student doctors, please inquire about their availability.

Sheridan (She/her) holds an M.S in Counseling & Human Development with a focus in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Radford University. She provides in-person and telehealth therapy for Adolescents, Teens, young adults, and adults. Sheridan integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and mindfulness-based skills to support trauma healing, strengthen emotional regulation, and deepen self-awareness. She complements these core approaches with elements of person-centered Therapy , CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Multicultural counseling to create a flexible and individualized treatment experience. She is dedicated to offering a safe, affirming space where clients feel genuinely heard, empowered, and supported as they navigate ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, emotion regulation, and burnout. Her goal is to collaborate with each person to foster meaningful growth, resilience, and a stronger connection to their authentic self.

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.

Donna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping children and families feel understood, connected, and empowered. She brings a warm, relationship-centered approach and has extensive experience in both clinical and community-based settings.

Donna specializes in infant and early childhood mental health, trauma-informed care, and perinatal mental health. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinician and daughter of immigrants, she is deeply committed to providing culturally responsive, affirming care that honors each family’s unique story.

She works with:

• Young children and adolescents
• Parents and caregivers
• Perinatal individuals (pregnancy and postpartum)

Areas of focus include emotional regulation, anxiety, self-esteem, social skills, family relationships, life transitions, and perinatal mental health.

Donna’s work is collaborative, play-based, and integrates caregiver involvement to support growth beyond sessions.

Jason is a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. He received his Masters Degree in counseling from National Louis University in 2010. Jason has worked as a senior clinician at Alexian Brothers and Streamwood Behavioral Health Care Centers and started working with EYT Counseling and Wellness Center in 2019. Jason work with children, teenager and adults and specializes in anxiety and depression in middle school and teenage children. He also specialized in issues surrounding grief, divorce, and life changes.

Beyond counseling, Jason is a certified personal trainer and enjoys supporting clients with wellness and fitness goals. Jason loves counseling others while exercising, walking ouside, or playing ping pong in EYT's rec room.

Destinie Statum, LCSW-C, is a licensed Mental Health Therapist offering psychotherapy services in Maryland. Destinie has offered therapeutic services for five years. Destinie offers Individual and Group therapy. She has practiced and researched within the field for over 10 years. She was influenced by her own experiences in therapy to start the journey as a counselor and has worked to dispel the stigma and negative perceptions held within culturally diverse communities. Destinie works to bring radical truth, honesty, and abrasive kindness to her work, taking pride in aiding Adults with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and Mood Disorders. Destinie utilizes ACT, CBT, and DBT therapeutic modalities to support client goals and therapeutic needs. Her focus is working with individuals within the African American community and communities of color to aid in the creation of a more interconnected society.

Dr. Brandy Dinklocker is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Training Director at our site.  She provides neuropsychological evaluations and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Her areas of interest include traumatic brain injuries, eating disorders, OCD and related anxiety disorders, autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Dinklocker uses collaborative, evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), enhanced cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT-E), the Maudsley model of family-based therapy (FBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and exposure and response prevention. 

Dr. Dinklocker earned her master’s and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington, DC. She completed an APA-accredited internship at the Mid-Atlantic Internship Consortium, where she worked within an integrated medical setting providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and psychotherapy. 

Dan Fassio, Psy.D., is a postdoctoral fellow working under the supervision of Dr. Debra Brosius. He earned his doctorate in clinical psychology and provides individual, couples, and family therapy, parent coaching, and psychological and psychoeducational assessment. He enjoys working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, life transitions, health-related concerns, workplace and academic stress, parenting challenges, and relationship difficulties. Dan takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach to treatment, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Gottman and CBT approaches to couples therapy to help clients build practical skills and create meaningful, lasting change.

Dr. Mona Ezzat-AbuHamda began her graduate studies at Regent’s College in London in 1993 and received her doctoral degree from the George Washington University in Washington, DC in 2003 She serves as clinical faculty at the George Washington University, school of professional psychology, and held an adjunct faculty position at The Johns Hopkins University, school of business and education. In addition to her private practice in Mclean, VA. Dr. AbuHamda is an independent consultant providing clinical services at Washington Behavioral Health, a day-treatment outpatient hospital for adolescents and adults who struggle with addiction disorders. She is a native of Egypt and lives in the Washington DC Metro area with her family.

Donna Reid-Washington (MHS, LPC) , a native of Charlotte, NC and raised in Washington, DC, is a successful self-help and counseling expert. As a licensed professional counselor I will guide others to broaden their perspectives. After 40 years in The District of Columbia Public School System, I retired to focus on her thriving practice, Love First PLLC emphasizing love as life’s core value. My mission is to help individuals cultivate self-love, retrain their minds, and navigate life’s challenges positively. My counseling approach centers on person-centered therapy, following Carl Rogers’ Theory of Personality, which emphasizes inherent positivity in individuals – he/she is a trustworthy organism. Utilizing this client-centered and eclectic approach, I identify possibilities, purpose, and potential in my clients. By understanding their unique perspectives on the issues they face, and their emotional responses, I tailor therapeutic strategies to suit their needs.

Johanna Roncagliolo-Garcia, LCSW-C, is a bilingual and bicultural clinical social worker and licensed clinical therapist. At Bluegrass Mental Health in Columbia, Maryland, Johanna provides culturally responsive mental health care to children, adolescents, adults, and families. 

Johanna earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work with a specialization in mental health from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. 

She began her career as a psychotherapist at Good Shepherd Services, where she supported adolescents with significant emotional and behavioral needs in a residential treatment setting. Johanna later worked in an outpatient mental health clinic, providing individual and family therapy to patients of all ages and across various clinical populations. Her experience has equipped her with a strong foundation in trauma-informed care, emotional regulation support, and family-centered treatment planning.

Currently, Johanna also serves as a full-time school social worker in a Baltimore City elementary and middle school, where she provides counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing support to students and families. She brings patience, cultural awareness, and a warm relational approach to every therapeutic relationship.