THERAPISTS

Roger Pasternak, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Ages: child, adolescent & adult
Interest Areas: psychological evaluation & treatment ADHD; depression / affective disorders;
forensic evaluations; grief; psychological assessments

Mary McGhee-Pasternak, MA, CCMHC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Certified Mediator

Interest Areas: adjustment disorders; depression / affective disorders; incest

Roberta Price, MSW
Child and Adult Psychotherapy

Interest Areas: Child therapy:cognitive therapy; play therapy, family therapy;
in-sight-oriented psychotherapy; marital / couples therapy

Carl Ackerman, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Modality: Individual, couples, family
Ages: adolescent, adult, older adult

Interest Areas: adolescent / young adult problems; attention-deficit disorder / ADHD;
couples; men’s issues; depression / anxiety

Darlene Ackerman, MS, C.R.C
Licensed Professional Counselor

Modality: Individual, couples, family
Ages: adolescent (12+), adult, older adult

Interest Areas: adolescent issues; anxiety; eating disorders; family and marital counseling.

Athena Staik, Ph.D., LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Modality: Individual, couples, family, group
Ages: Children (10+), adolescents, adults

Interest Areas: Depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship issues and addictions

Andrea Shea, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Ages: child (5+); adolescent; adult

Interest Areas: Trauma; Individual; family

Glossary of Provider Credential abbreviations

PhD
Doctorate in Psychology / Counseling

PsyD
Doctor of Psychology (similar to PhD; training differs

PC
Professional Counselor

MSW
Master’s Degree in Social Work

LCP
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

To discuss concerns discussing a licensed mental Health Provider, contact:

Virginia Department of Health Professions
6603 West Broad Street , 5^th Floor
Richmond , VA 23230-1717
(804) 662-9900

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