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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.
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.
Laura Granato, PhD, LPC, of Verathy, provides integrative psychotherapy to individuals, families, and couples. At her practice in McLean, Virginia, she works with clients facing the full range of mental health disorders, offering particular expertise in child development and parenting practices.
Dr. Granato received her Bachelor of Science in psychology and Master of Science in psychological services at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She continued her studies at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, where she graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in counselor education.
Her expansive work experience includes faculty positions teaching clinical and school counseling at George Washington University in Washington, DC, and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
She also served as the executive director at LifeStance Health in McLean, Virginia, and director of analytical programs at Cherry Engineering Support Services, Inc., in Falls Church, Virginia.
Dr. Granato founded her first behavioral health clinic, Granato Counseling Services, in McLean, Virginia, which she ran for 21 years. She supervised 50+ therapists and psychiatrists and maintained a 90% client satisfaction rate.
She has served as president of the Federal Leadership Institute (FLI) in Ashburn, Virginia, since 2000 and as chief executive officer of the Granato Group in McLean, Virginia, since 2017.
With a well-earned reputation as a leader in outpatient behavioral health, Dr. Granato has extensive experience publishing, speaking, and consulting about trends, innovations, and best practices in the field.
Dr. Granato's expertise includes clinical psychology, family therapy, relationship counseling, and adolescent therapy. She welcomes new and current patients needing help with mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges to schedule an appointment at Verathy.
Serving clients for over 30 years combined practice in a public psychiatric hospital and in private practice:
--psychology department management (chronic care
psychologists, computerized testing, quality assurance,
credentialing/privileging, clinical supervision doctoral
training seminar;
--Female professionals in paramilitary, clergy and business settings;
--Christian mediation;
--Grief counseling and education;
--Adult targets of workplace bullying;
--conducted training inf trauma-informedd care; adult targets of workplace bullying, marriage God-style;
My therapy approach is solutions-focused cognitive behavioral emphasizing narrative and polyvagal techniques. I do not try to get clients to conform to my clinical preferences, instead I strive to select from my toolbox, and craft what is best suited to the clients' needs.
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.
Faith Wilson, LGPC, is a compassionate mental health therapist at Modyfi, offering virtual care to clients across Maryland. She specializes in grief, relational dynamics, intergenerational trauma, and racial identity, utilizing somatic experiencing to help clients reconnect mind and body. Faith believes in tending to the "inner garden"—clearing emotional weeds and nurturing the roots to allow one's true self to flourish. With a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Faith integrates evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness into her practice. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on empowering individuals to navigate their healing journey at their own pace. Faith welcomes clients of all backgrounds, providing a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore challenges and foster resilience. She accepts insurance plans including Aetna, Tricare, and UnitedHealthcare.
Ellen Pereira brings to her role as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner over 14 years of nursing experience, including a strong clinical foundation in emergency medicine. Ellen is dedicated to psychiatric care, approaching patients with a collaborative, down-to-earth style that prioritizes listening and tailoring treatment plans to individual needs. Her practice focuses on an integrative approach to mental health, combining evidence-based medicine with holistic strategies and practical tools for healing.
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.
Dr. Brandy Dinklocker is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She provides neuropsychological evaluations, as well as 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), 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Helen J. Chemtob, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist who earned her masters and doctorate degrees from the Catholic University of America (an APA-accredited graduate program in Clinical Psychology) in Washington, D .C. She has been providing outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups for over 25 years. Dr. Chemtob has been listed in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology since 1995. Throughout her career as a psychologist, Dr. Chemtob has worked in community mental health clinics, schools, hospitals and private practice. She has now joined our team at Bluegrass Mental Health. Dr. Chemtob’s specialties include:
*Individual, family, couples and group therapy with adults *Play therapy with children and their families *Individual, family and group therapy with teens *Work with children, teens and adults coping with chronic and/or serious medical conditions *Psychological and Vocational Assessment *Goal-Supporters® Groups for Teens and Adults (®Registered Trademark, Helen Chemtob, 2012)
Dr. Chemtob on her approach: My therapy approach involves helping clients to identify goals for becoming healthier, happier, more productive and more supportive in their lives. I then guide them in developing plans of action for reaching their goals, in locating resources that can help them reach their goals, and in tracking the progress they are making in reaching their goals over time. I also make a number of clinical tools available to my clients to help them with their work in and outside of the therapy session. I believe that going through the process of therapy has many benefits. These benefits include learning how to reduce stress and “distress” in our lives, as well as learning ways to resolve conflicts in our relationships. I also believe that a strong, positive relationship between therapist and client provides the best environment for getting the most out of the therapy process.
Dr. Chemtob currently accepts the following insurance plans: Carefirst of Maryland (Bluecross/Blueshield, Bluechoice, etc), , Cigna and Aetna.
I am a Maryland licensed clinical psychologist with over 35 years of experience. After graduate work at Catholic University, I earned my doctorate from Duke University. I completed my clinical internship from Walter Reed Army Medical Center. I have been privileged to serve the needs of adult clients in Army clinics, in private practice, and in a career with the V.A. Medical Center in Baltimore.
My practice has focused on recovery from trauma, life stressors, and the consequence of disaffirming personal relationships. Distinct areas of treatment include cognitive therapy, positive psychology, and life coaching. I offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a rapid and effective treatment modality for a broad spectrum of problems, issues, and goals. I value therapy and counseling as a collaborative process, driven by clients’ unique pathways towards their towards their cherished goals. In our sessions, we focus on choice, acceptance, and the discovery and, sometimes recovery, of strengths and joys
