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Psychological Testing & Therapy in Reston, VA

Get the clarity you need to move forward. Real answers and support for ADHD, learning disorders, autism, and anxiety.

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Testing and therapy that helps things finally make sense

You’ve known something was off for a while. Maybe your child is struggling in school and nobody can tell you why. Or maybe you've been pushing through anxiety or exhaustion for years, always wondering if you're just not trying hard enough. You might have started to suspect there's something deeper going on, like ADHD, a learning disorder, or something else entirely.

You want real answers. And you want things to actually get better.

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I’m here to help

Hi, I’m Dr. Christine Howard

As a licensed clinical psychologist, I’m here to help you understand what's going on and how to make things better. 

I provide in-depth psychological evaluations for children, teens, and adults who are struggling to focus, learn, get along with others, or manage their emotions. I also offer therapy for teens and adults who are dealing with low self-esteem, people-pleasing, anxiety, or depression.

Whether you're looking for therapy or a psychological evaluation, you've come to the right place.

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Services

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Psychological Testing for Children & Teens

Evaluations for ADHD, learning disorders, autism, and mental health conditions. 

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Psychological Testing for Adults

Evaluations for ADHD, learning disorders, autism, and mental health conditions. 

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IQ Testing

IQ and academic achievement testing for applications to private school and gifted and talented programs.

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Therapy for Teens

Guidance and support so your teen can manage stress and cope with life’s challenges.

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Therapy for Adults

Learn the tools you need to manage worries, navigate changes, and feel calm and confident. 

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Consultations

One-time session to get answers to your questions and recommendations you can use right away.

My Specialties

ADHD

Neurodivergence

learning disorders

autism

self-esteem

people-pleasing

anxiety

depression

Getting started is simple

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Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. We'll talk about what's going on and figure out whether testing, therapy, or another type of support is the right fit.

We’ll work together

Whether we're doing a psychological evaluation or therapy, every session is thoughtful and tailored to you.

You’ll move forward

You'll leave with clear answers, practical next steps, and the confidence that comes from truly understanding yourself or your child.

It’s time to get the clarity and support you deserve.

Reach out today for a free phone consultation or to schedule your first appointment.

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