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Dr. Lindsay Scharfstein

Ph. D. Rockville Therapy Center LLC
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available next week
Specializes in: Selective Mutism, Tic Disorders/Tourette's, Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD),

Introduction

Welcome to the Rockville Therapy Center! I'm so lucky to work with wonderful and highly motivated children, teens, adults, and families. I find joy in helping others to foster a healthy mindset, change unhelpful behavior patterns, and gain mastery of emotions and experiences. My aim is to offer effective Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) that is grounded in scientific research and is delivered in a practical, personalized and collaborative way. I am passionate about promoting mental health equity, increasing access to care, and creating systems driven by anti-racist values. I look forward to hearing from you! Education and Formal Training Post Doctoral Fellowship, Yale Child Study Center Pre Doctoral Fellowship, Yale Child Study Center PhD Clinical Psychology, University of Central Florida MS Clinical Psychology, University of Central Florida BA Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park Additional Training Selective Mutism Proficiency Program (SMPP) Exposure with Response Prevention for OCD (ERP) Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics and Tourette's (CBIT) Trauma-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Supportive Parenting for Anxiety Childhood Emotions (SPACE) Regular consultation and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices

PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • Ph. D. #05584 (MD)
  • Ph. D. #0810006439 (VA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Groups
  • Classes

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Trans & Non-Binary
  • Racial Justice/Equity

Age groups

  • Toddlers (under 6)
  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • 45-minute session $235
  • 60-minute session $260
  • 30-minute session $160
  • Group Therapy session $160
  • Confident Kids Camp - DC Metro $3200

Locations

In Person Office
6000 Executive Blvd. Suite 530
Rockville, MD 20852-3858
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Video Office

Professional Information

Certifications

  • CBT
  • SPACE (Supportive Parenting of Anxiety Childhood Emotions)
  • CBIT (Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics and Tourette's)
  • PCIT-SM (Parent Child Interaction Therapy - Selective Mutism)
  • ERP (Exposure with Response Prevention)

FAQ

Is Dr. Lindsay Scharfstein accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Dr. Lindsay Scharfstein is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website.
Does Dr. Lindsay Scharfstein offer telehealth appointments? Dr. Lindsay Scharfstein does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Dr. Lindsay Scharfstein specialize in? Dr. Lindsay Scharfstein specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Child or Adolescent, Fears/Phobias, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Perfectionism, Separation Anxiety, and Social Anxiety.
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