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Stephanie Wolf, JD, PHD

Co Founder, Licensed Psychologist in DC, MD, VA. Licensed via Psych Pact in all participating states.

To contact Dr. Wolf directly please email her at

swolf@mavenpsychologygroup.com

Dr. Wolf has been working with children and families for over 15 years. She specializes in trauma, forensics, behavior problems, assessment and utilizing evidenced-based treatments to help children and families function at their optimal level. Dr. Wolf also works with adults who have experienced trauma either recently or in their childhood and helps them heal to improve their current life. Dr. Wolf is known for her empathy, humor and directive approach. She values being goal oriented, having a clear treatment plan and measuring progress during therapy with standardized psychological measures.

Dr. Wolf is a a consultant and national trainer for the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth in the Department of Pediatrics of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences. She is a certified Within Agency Trainer for Problematic Sexual Behaviors Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT)  and a certified Level 1 Trainer in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Dr. Wolf is also certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and the Circle of Security Parenting Program. Dr. Wolf has been trained in the Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) Protocol, Child Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) and Alternatives for Families Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT).

Dr. Wolf has taught as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland College Park and at George Washington University. Dr. Wolf holds a Juris Doctor degree and is licensed to practice law in both Maryland and DC. She testifies as an expert witness in a variety of criminal and civil cases (custody, trauma impact etc.)

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Jenna Calton, PHD

Co Founder, Licensed Psychologist in DC, FL, MD, VA. Licensed via Psych Pact in all participating states.

To contact Dr. Calton directly please email her at

jcalton@mavenpsychologygroup.com

Dr. Jenna Calton has been working with children and families since 2012. She specializes in providing trauma-focused and evidence-based treatments to youth and their caregivers. Dr. Calton is known for her warmth and values diversity. She has served as a Psychology Internship Program Director and has years of experience in providing supervision and consultation to other mental health professionals and trainees. Dr. Calton is certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She also has been trained in the Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) Protocol, Alternatives for Families Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) and Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI).  In addition, Dr. Calton has served as an adjunct professor and clinical supervisor at George Mason University’s Center for Psychological Services.

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Candyce Rose Briggs, PHD

Psychology Associate, Washington D.C.

To contact Dr. Briggs directly please email her at

cbriggs@mavenpsychologygroup.com

Dr. Candyce Rose Briggs is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and a licensed psychology associate in Washington DC. Dr. Briggs has over fourteen years of experience working with children and adolescents on a variety of issues, including anxiety, school refusal, trauma, and peer issues. She has specific expertise navigating school systems, performing psychological/psychoeducational assessments, delivering behavior intervention plans, and providing professional development for educators and school/community professionals. Dr. Briggs earned her Doctorate in School Psychology from The University of Iowa and completed an Education Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) with a focus on Gifted Education.

 

Dr. Briggs has worked in public, private, and charter schools, pediatric consult-liaison services, outpatient clinics, alternative high schools, juvenile homes, foster/adoption support services, and forensic community treatment programs. She is known for her commitment to culturally diverse and underserved populations and for her compassionate, client-centered approach to mental health and educational  

 

Dr. Briggs has served as a visiting assistant professor at the University of Iowa, a visiting professor at Howard University and assistant professor University of the District Columbia.  Dr. Briggs has a passion for holistic wellness and practices as a certified Yoga Instructor and Stretch Therapist with advanced training in Trauma Recovery Yoga and Yin Yoga.

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Hannah Sugarman, PHD

Licensed Psychologist in MD, Post Doctoral Psychology Associate in DC

To contact Dr. Sugarman directly please email her at

hsugarman@mavenpsychologygroup.com

Dr. Hannah Sugarman is a licensed psychologist. She is also a licensed psychology associate in Washington, DC. Dr. Sugarman specializes in providing engaging, empathetic, evidence-based treatment that addresses a child’s needs at home and at school. In addition to her work at Maven Psychology Group, Dr. Sugarman currently works with youth and families as a School Psychologist at Fairfax County Public Schools and has extensive experience understanding how a child’s traumatic experiences may impact their ability to thrive in the school setting.  She earned her doctorate in School Psychology from Fordham University. Dr. Sugarman completed an APA-accredited internship at the Hawaii Psychological Internship Consortium and brings to her practice a wide variety of training experiences. Some of Dr. Sugarman’s past training includes a residential treatment program at MercyFirst, a supervisory position at the Rosa Hagin Consultation Center at Fordham University, and a clinical practicum at Farmingdale Public schools. Dr. Sugarman has been trained in evidence-based protocols, including TF-CBT.  Dr. Sugarman’s doctoral research was centered around the experiences of adolescents disclosing their gender identity. She has a particular passion for working with LGBTQ identifying-youth and their families. 

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Renee DeBoard-Lucas, PHD

Licensed Psychologist in DC, MD.

To contact Dr. DeBoard-Lucas directly please email her at

rdeboardlucas@mavenpsychologygroup.com

Dr. Renee DeBoard-Lucas is a licensed psychologist with over 15 years experience treating trauma and anxiety in children and teens. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Marquette University. She completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship and then served as a staff psychologist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. DeBoard-Lucas was a staff psychologist at the Tree House Child Advocacy Center, where she treated children and adolescents who have experienced traumatic events, supervised doctoral interns, and supervised the assessment program. Dr. DeBoard-Lucas is nationally certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and also has experience with Prolonged Exposure therapy. Dr. DeBoard-Lucas has authored peer-reviewed articles and book chapters related to children’s experiences with trauma. Her research interests include children’s perceptions of intimate partner violence and family conflict, as well as resilience in the context of these stressors. She has also served as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education at the University of Maryland.

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Zoé Fiske, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist in DC and IN, Licensed through PsychPact in MD and VA and all participating states.

To contact Dr. Fiske directly please email her at

zfiske@mavenpsychologygroup.com

Dr. Zoé Fiske is a licensed psychologist with experience providing cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy with adolescents and adults. She also conducts forensic assessments in a variety of areas including psycho sexual risk evaluations. Dr. Fiske earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Indiana State University. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship with Woodview Psychology Group in Indiana where she was trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and received specialized training in forensic assessments. Dr. Fiske also received additional forensic post-doctoral training through Gold Standard Forensics in New Mexico. Dr. Fiske is especially passionate about working with individuals involved in the legal system.

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