Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ross earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the APA-accredited program at American University (AU) in Washington, DC. She also earned a Master’s degree in Psychology from AU, a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford, and a Bachelor of Arts from Washington University in St. Louis where she double majored in Psychology and Anthropology.
Dr. Ross completed an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center (DC VAMC). At the DC VAMC, Dr. Ross worked with a diverse population of veterans and provided individual, group, and couples psychotherapy, as well as administered neuropsychological and psychological evaluations. Additionally, she has worked at academic medical centers, military medical centers, NIMH, community mental health centers, and a university counseling center.
Dr. Ross works collaboratively with clients and incorporates a variety of evidence-based therapy modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness based therapeutic modalities. To assist clients who have experienced fears, worries, traumatic stress and trauma, Dr. Ross utilizes Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET).
In her work with couples, Dr. Ross utilizes the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy and has completed the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy (GMCT) Level I training.
Dr. Ross has published research in peer reviewed journals such as Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy and Sexual and Relationship Therapy and book chapters in, for example, The Wiley Handbook of Sex Therapy, Foundations for Couples’ Therapy: Research for the Real World, and New Directions in Sex Therapy, clinically, she specializes in challenges related to intimacy, sexual dysfunction and/or desire, and sexual identity exploration. Dr. Ross supports couples of all kinds, including those in committed, open, or polyamorous relationships.
Other treatment specialties include: anxiety, depression, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, health psychology, substance use, work/life balance, concerns or issues affecting one’s quality of life, and relationship issues.