(410) 343-9756 (Baltimore) | (410) 910-9660 (Columbia) | (240) 780-8884 (Silver Spring)

8-11 Years-Old

Dr. Deija McLean

Deija McLean, Ph.D., BCBA

Licensed Psychologist

Offers Video Sessions

Individual Therapy

Psychological Testing

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Dr. Deija McLean is a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who specializes in serving those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related neurodevelopmental conditions. She earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Missouri with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis. She completed her American Psychological Association (APA) accredited predoctoral internship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and postdoctoral fellowship at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. Dr. McLean additionally served as a Clinical Assistant Professor within the Behavior Analysis and Therapy Program at Southern Illinois University.

Dr. McLean’s clinical passions involve connecting families with services and resources, supporting families in improving quality of life, and collaborating with other service providers. Dr. McLean is a member of ECHO Autism, and she serves on the Advisory Board for Spectrum of Hope.

Research Publications

McCrae, C. S., Chan, W. S., Curtis, A. F., … McLean, D., Davenport, M., Muckerman, J., Takahashi,  N., McCann, D., McGovney, K., Sahota, P., & Mazurek, M. O. (2020). Telehealth cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in children with autism spectrum disorder: A pilot examining  feasibility, satisfaction, and preliminary findings. Autism. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361320949078

Eklund, K., Kilgus, S., Taylor, C., … McLean, D., Calderon, F., Kilpatrick, K. (2019). Efficacy of a  combined approach to tier 2 social-emotional and behavioral intervention and the moderating  effects of function. School Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12310-019-09321-5

McLean, D., Eklund, K., Kilgus, S., & Burns, M. (2018). Influence of teacher burnout and self-efficacy  on the referral and identification of student behavior concerns. School Psychology Quarterly. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/spq0000304

Eklund, K., Meyer, L., Way, S., & McLean, D. (2017). School psychologists as mental health providers:  The impact of staffing ratios and medicaid on service provisions. Psychology in the Schools, 54,  279-293. doi:10.1002/pits.21996

Available in the below offices:

Columbia
6325 Woodside Court #350
Columbia, MD, 21046
Phone: (410) 910-9660
Fax: (410) 630-7096
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), School Psychology – University of Missouri (APA Accredited), 2020
  • Graduate Certificate, Applied Behavior Analysis – University of Missouri, 2018
  • Bachelor of Science in Education, Early and Middle Childhood Studies – The Ohio State University, 2015

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Dr. Sabrina J. Krum

Sabrina J. Krum, Psy.D. 

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Offers Video Sessions

Individual Therapy

Family Therapy

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Dr. Sabrina J. Krum is a licensed psychologist in the state of Maryland, New York and New Hampshire. She currently provides individual counseling for children, adolescents and adults and also conducts bariatric assessments. Dr. Krum earned her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She completed an APPIC accredited pre-doctoral internship at Chrysalis Health in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and completed her post-doctoral training at The Counseling Center of New Hampshire. She has a great deal of experience and interest in assessing and treating children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Krum specializes in the treatment of mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety, parenting issues, childhood behavioral problems, such as Attention-Deficit Disorder, Conduct Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and conducting bariatric assessments and counseling.

Dr. Krum typically draws from different orientations in the conceptualization and treatment of her clients; specifically, behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and interpersonal.  Through these approaches, Dr. Krum is able to create an individualized treatment plan that tends to be present-centered, problem-oriented, and what is best for the client.

 

 

Available in the below offices:

Columbia
6325 Woodside Ct #350
Columbia, MD, 21046
Phone: (410) 910-9660
Fax: (410) 630-7096
  • Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree in Clinical Psychology – Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Masters degree in Clinical Psychology – Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Bachelors degree in Psychology – Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA

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Penny Zimmerman

Penny Zimmerman, LCSW-C

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers Video Sessions

Individual Therapy

Couples Therapy

Family Therapy

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Penny Zimmerman, LCSW-C is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland and Virginia. She earned a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Psychology from Ohio University. She is an International Coach Federation Associate Certified Coach. Penny has over 20 years of experience providing clinical, supportive, and coaching services to children, adolescents, families, adults, and couples. Penny’s clinical specialties include life transitions, attachment, loss and grief, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and the therapeutic application of sensory techniques. Penny has completed extensive training in expressive therapies (play, sand tray, and art), narrative therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, relaxation, mindfulness, and regulation, Theraplay, TF-CBT, CBT, trauma and trauma recovery, and attachment-focused parenting. She is a graduate of The Kalamazoo Center for Healing Arts and maintained a massage and bodywork practice in the Midwest before relocating to Maryland. She brings a client-centered, holistic, and creative approach to her work.

Available in the below offices:

 Silver Spring
12501 Prosperity Dr #310
Silver Spring, MD, 20904
Phone: (240) 780-8884
Fax: (410) 630-7096
  • Masters of Social Work (MSW) – The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH
  • Bachelors in Psychology – The Ohio University in Athens, OH

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Laura Krause

Laura Krause, LCSW-C

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers Video Sessions

Individual Therapy

Couples Therapy

Family Therapy

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Laura Krause, LCSW-C  received her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Social Work, specializing in child welfare. She has worked doing in-home family counseling and outpatient individual, family and couples counseling. She is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, an Adoption Competent Therapist and a Registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator who is adept in teaching parents and caregivers how to build a strong, bonding connection with their child by helping parents interpret their children’s cues through massage, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, and more. Laura has experience working with developmentally delayed, behaviorally challenged and homeless children, as well as postpartum depression, anxiety and depression, and family relationship difficulties. In addition to early childhood mental health, Laura has clinical expertise in the areas of adoption, trauma-informed intervention, neurological effects of trauma, attachment and connection, parenting and couples counseling, child development, early intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Play Therapy.

Available in the below offices:

 Silver Spring
12501 Prosperity Dr #310
Silver Spring, MD, 20904
Phone: (240) 780-8884
Fax: (410) 630-7096
  • Masters of Social Work degree – Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI
  • Bachelors of Science in Social Work –  Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN

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Amanda Garratt

Amanda Garratt, LCSW-C

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers Video Sessions

Individual Therapy

Couples Therapy

Family Therapy

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Venus Ahmadi, LCPC, NCC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland and a National Board-Certified Counselor. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from University of Maryland, and completed a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with a practitioner track focus from Loyola University Maryland. She started her professional career at a dual-diagnosis treatment program under the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. During her time at Johns Hopkins, she worked with various diagnosis including substance use, mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, and personality issues. She uses various approaches to tailor therapy to   t each client individually. She draws on approaches from motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and person-centered therapy.

Venus Ahmadi is currently available in our below offices:

Silver Spring
12501 Prosperity Drive #310
Silver Spring, MD, 20904
Phone: (240) 780-8884
Fax: (410) 630-7096
    • Masters degree in Clinical Social Work – University of Michigan in  Ann Arbor, Michigan

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