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Carey Heller, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Heller Psychology Group
6320 Democracy Blvd
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
301-385-2610
Dr. Carey Heller is a licensed psychologist and founding partner of Heller Psychology Group. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), executive function issues, learning disabilities, and related items including anxiety. Dr. Heller provides psychotherapy and ADHD/executive function coaching, often blending them together. In addition, he conducts psychoeducational evaluations. Furthermore, Dr. Heller runs an executive functioning boot camp. Dr. Heller can see clients in 42 states via telehealth through PsyPact.
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In addition to his work with the practice, Dr. Heller provides assessment supervision to graduate students at the George Washington University. He also serves on the board of the Montgomery County chapter of Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) as the chapter coordinator as well as on the board of Washington Independent Services For Educational Resources (WISER) as president. Additionally, Dr. Heller is a national topic expert contributor on ADHD for goodtherapy.org. He also has written several books, with more information under the “Resources” tab on the website. Furthermore, Dr. Heller publishes a local blog on parenting for Montgomery Community Media. Finally, he is the co-chair of the Editorial Advisory Board for CHADD’s Attention Magazine.
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Dr. Heller completed his doctorate at The George Washington University.
Jill Broder, M.Ed.
Founder
Jill Broder's Tutoring Center
9901 Belward Campus Drive #100
Rockville, MD 208503017627323
jillbroderstutoringcenter@yahoo.com
www.jillbroderstutoringcenter.com
"I have always known that I have a passion for teaching and helping others," says Jill Broder, whose 30 years of experience in education are a testament to just how serious this mission is to her. While passion for her work is the driving force behind her endeavors, Jill has the credentials to show for it as well. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland as a Bachelor of Science in Special Education, and then proceeded to earn a Master of Education Degree with a focus in Remedial Reading and Math, specializing in education for the gifted and talented. As a professional educator today, Jill continues to work with students who have learning disabilities, executive functioning issues, and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD).Jill's commitment to education is deeply rooted in personal history and fueled by the motivation to improve the learning of those around her. She was set firmly on her career path at an early age, when her brother, then a third-grader, was diagnosed with dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactive disorder. "My mother’s main objective," Jill recalls, "was to ensure that his optimism, his zest for life, and his overall positive demeanor were not negatively affected by this diagnosis." Jill's interest was sparked as she watched her brother thrive under proper guidance, but none inspired her more than his wonderful tutor. "I knew that I needed to make this my life's work," Jill explains. "I wanted to expand on her ideas and bring this type of success to as many students as I possibly could."The year 1981 marked the opening of her first tutoring center, dedicated to helping the gifted and talented as well as students with learning differences. Over two decades later, Jill has remained steadfast in her cause, now providing tutoring services for learners of all levels and ages, ranging anywhere from preschool to college. In 2011, she founded the Jill Broder Education Group to support schools in their programming options. Drawing on her expertise and experience, she assembled a highly qualified staff to operate within existing school curriculums, working with administrators to help develop their staff, with students to facilitate preparation for standardized testing, and even with parents, educating them about programs to help their children make the most of their time at school.
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Pamela Tedeschi, M.S. Ed.
Certified Educational Planner
Tedeschi Educational Consulting
10220 River Road Suite 111
Potomac, MD 20854
Phone: 301-951-0131
Fax: 301-951-1024
Email: pmtedconsult@gmail.com
For 17 years Pamela Tedeschi has been an educational consultant. She is known for her insightful evaluations of children and wise counsel to parents regarding independent and public schools in the metropolitan Washington area and boarding and therapeutic schools nationally. Her goal is to find the educational setting that will maximize each client’s potential. She has also been a teacher in both independent and public schools. Education: B.A. in Elementary Education, Emory University; MS. Ed. in Special Education, (Course Concentration in Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorders) Binghamton University (SUNY- Binghamton); Post graduate courses in School Administration and Gifted Education, Georgia State University. Experience: In public schools: teacher in New York, Georgia and Maryland; Department Head of Special Education, Candor, NY; Hands on Science teacher and teacher mentor, Director of a preschool, Montgomery County, Maryland. In independent schools: teacher at the McLean School of Maryland and past board member of the Oakland School. Other: Featured speaker on radio talk shows about learning differences, Leader of discussion groups on testing, independent school admissions, special education, gifted education and behavior management for parents and teachers, tutor, Certified Educational Planner, IECA (Independent Educational Consulting Association).
Michelle Herman,OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Dynamic Development
4400 East West Highway, Suite 32
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone-301-951-0303
Michelle Herman has a degree in Occupational Therapy and is co-owner of Dynamic Development Pediatric Services in Bethesda, MD. She has over 15 years of experience specializing in pediatrics. She has a certification and extensive knowledge in Sensory Processing Disorders. She performs assessments, evaluations, and individual and group treatment for children with a variety of diagnoses including sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, and communication disorders. Additionally, she is certified in the Interactive Metronome Program. Michelle has extensive knowledge and certifcations in various auditory training programs and is a certified Integrated Listening Systems (iLs) Advanced Practioner.
Michael Sitar, PhD
Psychologist, Biofeedback, and Neurofeedback
301-718-3588
Joan Green, M.A. CCC-SLP
301-602-2899 (call/ text) / 1-800-IST-2550
Joan Green is a speech-language pathologist, assistive technology specialist, online tech coach, and mother of 4 young adults. For almost 40 years, she has helped children and adults with a wide range of developmental and acquired disabilities. Joan has written and published 4 books and regularly speaks on a wide variety of communication, cognitive, literacy, communication and learning topics. She is the founder of Innovative Speech Therapy (www.innovativespeech.com), a private practice based in the Washington, DC area. Her mission is to help individuals overcome barriers to success by leveraging the benefits of technology.
In addition to offering 1:1 tech coaching sessions for families, colleagues and organizations, she creates online courses and offers free webinars. She excels at sharing her knowledge of effective strategies for affordable cutting-edge resources that empower students, employees and elderly adults to improve engagement and achievement. She is passionate about connecting with colleagues and families all over the world to help them leverage the benefits of tech to support reading, writing, thinking, organizing and communicating.
Joan is originally from Buffalo, NY, received her formal graduate education at Northwestern University, and now lives in the Washington, DC area.
Ethan Ulanow, LCSW-C
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
4405 East West Hwy
Bethesda, MD 20814
3015127122
Ethan Ulanow is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), self-harm, suicidal ideation, and LGBTQIA+ issues. He also works with anxiety, depression, and school and work issues.
In addition to individual and family therapy, Ethan regularly gives presentations at parent teacher associations, universities, government agencies, and houses of worship where he shares his knowledge of engaging with teens and adults struggling with complex mental health issues.
Ethan is originally from Potomac enjoys sharing personal experience of difficulties and pressures growing up in the DC area. He obtained his graduate degree from Columbia University and formal training in DBT from the Linehan Institute, the founding and governing body of DBT.
Marin Rieger, LCMFT
Psychotherapist and Owner
Elm Therapy and Wellness
11140 Rockville Pike, Suites 442 and 436
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 240-406-4353
Marin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a board certified clinical supervisor in Maryland. She has over 15 years worth of clinical experience treating individuals, couples, and families. She has a special interest in treating major depression, self-harm, and substance misuse, as well as issues related to relationship challenges, adjustment difficulties, women’s mental health, and adolescent challenges. Marin is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but uses aspects from multiple modalities to treat her clients. Marin is skilled at meeting clients where they are, and works naturally from a place of non judgment and open mindedness. Marin has a passion for educating our community on wellbeing and assisting individuals in becoming their favorite version of themselves.
Marin lives in Potomac with her husband, two sons, and golden retriever. She is originally from California and loves to return to the golden state as much as possible. Her favorite wellness activities are exercising, leaning on girlfriends for support, and listening to way too many podcasts.
Erin Futrovsky Gates, LCSW-C
​Psychotherapist and Owner
Elm Therapy and Wellness
11140 Rockville Pike, Suites 442 and 436
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 240-342-4423
Erin Gates is an individual and family therapist as well as a board certified clinical supervisor in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. She has extensive expertise in supporting adolescents, adults, and families in their work through various life challenges, relationship issues, stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other concerns that impact daily life. Erin’s specializations include working with parents- to-be and parents of young and school-aged children, managing perfectionism and anxiety (including test and other performance-based anxieties), and supporting young adults as they navigate the challenges of this life stage. Erin believes that an empathic and genuine relationship with one's therapist is pivotal to fostering growth and empowerment in each client, and she tailors her therapeutic approach to the specific needs of each client. She prioritizes creating an attuned, trusting relationship with her clients in order for them to bring their full and authentic selves to therapy, and she takes immense pride in walking alongside them on their journey.
When Erin isn’t spending time with her clients, she is cooking, traveling, or just hanging out with her husband, daughter, and labradoodle. Erin loves to read (primarily thrillers), do yoga, and enjoy time with her friends and large extended family.
Laurie Chaikind McNulty, LCSW-C
Psychotherapist and Owner
Elm Therapy and Wellness
11140 Rockville Pike, Suites 442 and 436
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 301-664-4147
Laurie Chaikind McNulty is an individual, child, couples, and family therapist and a board-certified clinical supervisor in Maryland. With over a decade of experience supporting clients through life’s expected and unexpected challenges, she believes that therapy should fit the client’s needs, and not the other way around. As such, Laurie uses an integrative approach to create a genuine and collaborative environment. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, stress related to high achieving/high performing individuals, women’s concerns, pre/postpartum mental health and conception/fertility stressors, OCD, attachment/family of origin needs, parenting consultations, young adult life transitions, perfectionism, emotion regulation, and improving self-worth while reducing overwhelming shame. Laurie also has extensive experience in supporting those with executive functioning needs as well as neurodifferences. Additionally, Laurie has a particular interest in working with biomedical researchers and STEM professionals as they navigate the challenges of working in the world of science and technology. She also works extensively using Imago therapy to support couples in building communication skills to feel understood and connected in and out of sessions.
Laurie lives in Brookeville, Maryland with her husband, son, and two rowdy dogs. If we’re on Zoom together, you will probably hear them barking in the background, keeping the house safe from squirrels and deer! Beyond playing with the pups, Laurie likes to travel, drive around on the weekends to find new bakeries, be with friends, and relax by watching her favorite shows on repeat.