Lisa O. Elkin, Psy.D., PLLC

Lisa Elkin

Dr. Elkin is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in individual and group psychotherapy. Dr. Elkin specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, developmental delays, parenting concerns, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. When working with children, Dr. Elkin collaborates with parents, schools, and other providers to facilitate the best possible treatment outcomes. Dr. Elkin provides a safe and supportive space for her clients to work together, with her, to meet their goals. She practices in a psychodynamic framework which helps clients have a better understanding of the root causes of their symptoms or unwanted behaviors, and their associated feelings and thoughts.

Contact

elkin@mcleanpsychotherapy.com
P: 571.238.6524 

    • ADHD and learning challenges

    • Adjustment Disorders

    • Adoption Issues

    • Anxiety and Depressive Disorders

    • Autism and Asperger’s Disorders

    • Developmental Delays

    • Loss and Grief

    • OCD

    • Parenting Concerns

    • Pregnancy & Postpartum

    • Relationship Issues

    • Self-image and Eating Disorders

    • Sensory Integration

    • Sexual Abuse

    • Sexual Orientation Issues

    • Trauma and PTSD

    • Independent Private Practice, McLean, VA, 2006 to Present

    • Private Practice, Romberg Associates, P.C., McLean, VA, 2002 to 2007

    • Psychology Associate, Adele Lebowitz Center for Youth & Families, Washington School of Psychiatry, Washington, DC,  2003 to 2006

    • Mental Health Counselor, Georgetown University Hospital Adult In-patient Unit, Washington, DC, 2000 to 2003

    • Psychology Intern, American University Counseling Center, Washington, DC, 2001 to 2002

    • Advanced Supervision in Individual Psychotherapy, The Center for Psychological and Learning Services, American University, Washington, DC, 2000 to 2001

    • Advanced Supervision in Psychotherapy and Psychological Assessment, The Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children, Rockville, MD, 1999 to 2001

    • Extern, The Center for Psychological and Learning Services, American University, Washington, DC, 1999 to  2000

    • Extern, The Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children, Rockville, MD, 1998 to 1999

    • Practicum in Individual Psychotherapy, The Center Clinic, Washington, DC, 1997 to 1998 

    • Extern, Seven Corners Children’s Center, Falls Church, VA, 1997 to 1998

    • Child, Adolescent, Adult, Family Evaluation and Psychotherapy

    • Social Skills Groups

    • Supervision

    • Parenting Support Groups

    • Play and Art Therapy

    • Parent Guidance

  • The George Washington University, Washington, DC (APA Accredited)

    • Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, August 2002

    • Major Field of Study: Clinical Work with Children

    • Minor Field of Study: Adult Psychotherapy

    Goucher College, Towson, MD

    • B.A., Psychology, 1996

    • Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia, 2006

    • American Psychological Association (APA), Member

    • The American Psychoanalytic Association, Member

    • Washington Society of Psychoanalytic Psychology, Member