Margarita Avedisian, Ph.D.,
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Clinical Psychologist with over twenty years of experience with adolescents and young adults. Successful at planning long-term care and collaborating with other healthcare professionals, school/university staff and attorneys for divorce and child custody. Expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Bipolar Personality Disorder, Hoarding Disorders and issues associated with transgender transitioning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
Ashburn, VA
03.2008 - Current
- Trauma Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy
- Provided psychotherapy to individuals, couples, groups and families.
- Conducted psychological assessments and evaluations.
- Developed treatment plans and interventions for a wide range of mental health issues.
- Consulted with other professionals, attorneys and schools/universities to collaborate and support patient needs.
- Used a team approach with psychiatrists and other mental health professionals to coordinate patient care.
Education
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
George Washington University, The
Washington, DC09-2000
Ph.D. - Developmental Psychology
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC05-1992
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD01-1987
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05-1983
Skills
- Family Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Transgender Counseling
- Eating Disorder Therapy
- Hoarding Disorder (Home Based Intervention)
- Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment
- Forensic Consultation
Certification
- Member of The National Registry
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
03.2008 - Current
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
George Washington University, The
Ph.D. - Developmental Psychology
Catholic University of America
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Loyola University Maryland
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maryland - College Park