Debra Nygaard
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4000 Albemarle Street NW, Suite 504, Washington, DC 20016
Let's Connect (202) 733-6585
I am an experienced clinical psychologist with a PhD from UNC, a Masters degree in child/human development from Harvard. and past experience in the education field. In 25 years of clinical work, I've collaborated with a wide range of individuals and families in their efforts to make positive changes or adjust to life transitions, losses, and trauma. My services are tailored to the specific needs of clients and involve assessment, joint development of goals and plans, and use of best practice approaches to achieve their goals. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy as well as parent consultation.
I have a systems perspective and often encourage the inclusion of family and other significant persons to work as a team in support of change. I find cognitive-behavioral, relational, solution-focused, and parent-child interaction therapy techniques to be appropriate and effective with many clients. My assessment services include intellectual testing and ADHD evaluation.
Many people have uncertainties and questions about seeking psychological services. To explore whether my services might be useful for you, please call to arrange an initial consultation. My office is conveniently located across from the Tenleytown subway station and bus stops and also has street parking available.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
Payment Methods
Check, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
Debra Nygaard
Psychologist, PhD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (202) 733-6585
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / PSY1000843 Debra Nygaard
- Attended University of North Carolina, Graduated 1988
Education and Years In Practice
Debra Nygaard
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (202) 733-6585
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Testing and Evaluation
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Forensic Psychology
- Interpersonal
- Play Therapy
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Debra Nygaard
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (202) 733-6585