Alison Gardner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
McLean, VA 22101
Let's Connect (703) 940-9708
For the past 15 years, I have been committed to working with preschool and school-aged children and their families who are struggling with anxiety and other emotional and behavioral regulation difficulties. I also support children and families through the complicated emotions of divorce, adoption, and other losses as well as the stress and threats to self-esteem that can accompany learning challenges, ADHD and social difficulties. I partner comprehensively with children, parents, schools, and other involved professionals with the aim of building the strongest possible foundation from which children can grow and thrive.
I believe that play is a foundational method for engaging young children using their most natural language. Through play, children share the thoughts, feelings, and experiences for which they do not yet have words as well as learn and practice new skills for success in life.
I also work closely with caregivers to learn about their parenting joys and challenges and hopes and fears for their children. We work together to integrate new insights into a parenting plan equipped with strategies to support families in growing their capacities for collaborative problem solving and emotional regulation.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Health Savings AccountInsurance
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Alison Gardner
Psychologist, PsyD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0810003355 Alison Gardner
- In Practice for 22 years
- Attended Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology, Psy.D., Graduated 2002
- Licensed by State of Virginia / 0810003355
- Certificate from APA 8577-8644 / 2002
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Alison Gardner
Psychologist, PsyD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (703) 940-9708
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Parenting
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Child
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family Systems
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Sandplay
Alison Gardner
Psychologist, PsyD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (703) 940-9708