Gottlieb Child Psych, PLLC

08/22/2018

Check out my most recent blog post--the back to school transition is almost here!

It’s late August, the time of year when parents often feel excited about their kids going back to school!  It’s a time of learning about new teachers and buying school supplies. However, many of the children that I work with have conflicted feelings about going back to school.  Whe

07/05/2018

Check out my new blog post!

The transition from elementary school to middle school can be a very challenging time for tweens, both socially and academically. The signs of young adolescent moodiness can make you, as a parent, want to “nag” or “pry.”  Alternatively, some parents step back thinking, “it’s just a ...

06/12/2018

Last month, we looked at what it means when your child’s testing results indicate that he or she would likely benefit from an Individual Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan.  While eligibility is a team decision made during a meeting with school staff, I am committed to helping families nav

05/02/2018

Check out my most recent blog post!

As a child psychologist, I’m committed to empowering children with learning disabilities to succeed in school. Dealing with a learning disability is a journey, and I am dedicated to supporting my clients and their parents during this time period and beyond. I want your child to get the help he or ...

01/23/2018

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It’s that time of year when many people, including teenagers and pre-teens, feel tired, irritable, upset, or blue. For many adolescents, it is also a time of academic stress, as the second quarter comes to a close. For older teens, college application season is in full force, which can exacerbate

12/08/2017

Check out my new blog post about children and families struggling with symptoms of depression during the holiday season.

How to know when your child’s behavior is more than just the “holiday blues” At this time of the year, everywhere you turn you are surrounded with images of gregarious, happy families. Television shows, holiday specials, and social media showcase idealized family gatherings, bountiful piles of...

11/09/2017

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When your child’s teacher expressed concern at parent-teacher conferences that your child may be struggling due to a learning disability and/or attention challenges, you may have been encouraged to seek neuropsychological or psychoeducational testing. Or, maybe you have become concerned after seeing

10/11/2017

Check out my October blog post! Helpful tips for preparing your child for testing.

You’ve just attended parent-teacher conferences at your child’s school and his or her teacher has recommended that he or she be tested for a learning disability and/or ADHD. You are understandably concerned, and may be worried about the next steps. As a psychologist who specializes in neuro

09/26/2017

Check out my most recent blog post on working with adolescents in therapy.

As a parent, it is your responsibility to ensure your adolescent’s physical and mental health. Sometimes, this can mean bringing your teen to therapy, even though he or she is less than thrilled to be there. As a child and adolescent psychologist, I have significant experience working with t

09/25/2017

Beginning October 1st, I will be adding a satellite office in McLean, VA. I will be seeing clients in McLean on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and some weekends. My Falls Church office will continue as well.