Dr. Joanna Chango-James
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
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Dr. Chango-James specializes in the treatment of anxiety (OCD, GAD, Specific Phobias, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Trichotillomania, Excoriation), trauma and PTSD, insomnia, and chronic pain. Additionally, she is trained to work with couples and families experiencing relationship and communication challenges. She typically works with late adolescents and adults from a variety of backgrounds. Dr. Chango-James believes in the importance of providing empirically supported treatments that fit the individual needs of each patient and integrating evidence-based approaches and scientific research into her psychotherapy practice.
Dr. Chango-James was trained as a clinical scientist and has worked as a clinician on several NIH-funded treatment studies for anxiety and depression. She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples.
Dr. Chango-James received her Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, completed her internship at the Baltimore VA Medical Center and postdoctoral fellowship at McLean Hospital-Harvard Medical School.
Call or Email Dr. Joanna Chango-James now for a free 15 minute consultation - (571) 297-8328
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Couple Sessions $300
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dr. Joanna Chango-James
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (571) 297-8328
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0810005236 Joanna Chango-James
- License: PSYPACT APIT 5289 / 2022
Additional Credentials
Dr. Joanna Chango-James
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (571) 297-8328
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Marital and Premarital
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Exocriation
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trichotillomania
- Women's Issues
Dr. Joanna Chango-James
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (571) 297-8328
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Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Habit Reversal Training (HRT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Dr. Joanna Chango-James
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (571) 297-8328
Location
Additional Location
Mind Body Health, LLC
Bethesda, MD 20814
(571) 297-8328