Dr. Laurentia Ruby is a Clinical Psychologist (licensed in Virginia and the District of Columbia) specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. A graduate of Florida Institute of Technology with over 8 years experience as a therapist, she is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are:
- Treatment of Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Phobia
- Stress Management
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression
- Managing Grief
- Evaluation and Management of ADHD
- Relationship Counseling
- Gifted Assessment
- Testing, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Learning/Educational Disorders
- Work and Career issues
- Parenting and Family Issues
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"My therapeutic approach is interactive, strength-based and practical. Using empathy, humor, and an objective perspective, I will collaborate with you to develop an effective, down-to-earth approach to your current life challenges, as well as long-standing personal concerns that you may have. My job is to assist you in using your own self-knowledge to draw on your unique strengths and personal resources to respond to your challenges. We’ll work together to put problems into a workable perspective and to create a realistic plan for addressing those problems."
Education:
Florida Institute of Technology - Psy.D. (2004)
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - Clinical Internship (2002-2004)
Florida Institute of Technology - Master of Science, Clinical Psychology (2000)
Loyola University, New Orleans - BME (1980)
To request an appointment e-mail laurentia.ruby@verizon.net or call me at 703-591-9600, ext 104.