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In Step Clinicians
For nearly 15 years, our dynamic team of experienced psychologists, clinical social workers, and professional counselors has been guiding children and their families towards coping more effectively with life stressors.
Cathi Cohen, LCSW, CGP—In Step Director
Cathi Cohen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Group Psychotherapist, has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a clinical setting since 1984. Early in her career as a social worker, Cathi recognized the power of treating relationship problems through group therapy. It was this interest and expertise that led her to create the Stepping Stones Social Skills Group Therapy Program in 1990. The success of this program led to the formation in 1995 of In Step, a comprehensive mental health practice. Cathi is the author of Raise Your Child's Social IQ: Stepping Stones to People Skills for Kids, and has become a leading expert in the field of social skills training with children. She has since then completed two more books, Stepping Stones to Building Friendships: A Guide for Camp Counselors, and Outnumbered, Not Outsmarted: An A to Z Guide for Working with Kids and Teens in Groups. In addition to writing numerous articles and conducting regular workshops for parents, educators, and mental health professionals, Cathi has appeared on radio and television programs about the mental health needs of children and their families. Cathi graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University before receiving her M.S. degree from Columbia University School of Social Work.Carolyn BonDurant, LCSW
Carolyn earned her B.A. in psychology from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine and her MSW from the Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, Massachusetts. Carolyn participated in a post-MSW fellowship at the Yale Psychiatric Institute, where she worked with adults in acute inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. Her professional background also includes providing individual, group, and family therapies to emotionally disabled youth and their families. Carolyn is knowledgeable about working with schools to address the needs of students with emotional and behavioral difficulties. She also has broad experience in working with school-aged children and adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and social anxiety.Despina Boudouvas-Mannos, LCSW
Despina received her B.A. in psychology from The George Washington University and received her master's degree in clinical social work from the University of Chicago. Upon earning her master's degree, Despina was invited to complete an intensive two year post-graduate clinical social work fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center in New Haven, CT. There, she performed extensive psychiatric assessments, designed and implemented treatment plans, and provided weekly counseling to a diverse population of children, adolescents, and families. As a component of the fellowship, Despina also headed a school-based health clinic wherein she provided mental health services to students and their parents while simultaneously collaborating closely with school administration in order to more effectively meet the individual needs of students. Despina specializes in working with children of all ages and their families in confronting a multitude of issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral and attentional difficulties, low self-esteem, eating disorders, self-injurious behaviors, and childhood struggles associated with divorce. In addition to her work at In Step, Despina works as a Fairfax County Public Schools social worker.Erica J. Craig, LCSW, RDT
Erica J. Craig, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Drama Therapist, earned her B.A. in Theatre from the University of Arizona and her Master's of Social Work from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. Erica has extensive experience working with children and adolescents with special needs, such as emotional disturbance, cognitive limitations, learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. She has also worked with children, adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, as well as in schools. As a drama therapist, Erica uses both talk therapy and drama/theatre techniques to help clients achieve therapeutic goals, such as overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, and social/relationship difficulties. She is experienced in individual, group, and family counseling, and is available to work with all age groups.Rachel Cherian, LCSW
Rachel received her M.S. degree in social work from Columbia University in New York. Prior to returning to graduate school, Rachel worked as a preschool teacher for eight years. She offers sixteen years of experience working with children and families. Rachel is knowledgeable in multicultural issues of assimilation and acculturation. She is experienced in individual, group, and family counseling, and enjoys working with all age groups. Her specialized skills include working on behavioral issues of children, substance abuse, and infertility. In addition to working at In Step, Rachel is a school social worker with Fairfax County Public Schools.Joshua M. Cordonnier, LCSW
Josh received his undergraduate degree in social work from the University of Missouri and his MSSW from the University of Texas. He then completed his advanced clinical training in Austin, TX before relocating to the D.C. area. Josh has extensive experience working with children and adults in individual, relationship, and group therapies. His experience includes working with kids who struggle making and keeping friends, reaching their potential in school, and who have more severe emotional and behavioral challenges. He works with people of all ages who are dealing with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, identity, work and relationship issues, as well as those who simply desire to make profound changes in their lives. Josh has published several articles on group therapy in local Austin publications and he also enjoys providing therapeutic workshops and presentations on a variety of topics.David Cranford, Ph.D.
David is a licensed clinical psychologist and a current member of the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. He received a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and his primary area of expertise is the assessment and diagnosis of psychological conditions in both adults and children. He has a wide range of specialties, including psychological testing for AD/HD, depression, intelligence, learning disabilities, special education, and other behavioral difficulties. In addition, Dr. Cranford is the founder of Acumen Behavioral Consulting, Inc., and he has served as an administrator, director, and consultant to various agencies focused on promoting positive life skills and organizational excellence.Elissa Arling Dolina, Psy.D.
Elissa earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the George Washington University in 2003. She has provided treatment to children and adolescents struggling with self-esteem, self-confidence, depression, anxiety and identity issues in a variety of settings. She also conducts psychological evaluations to provide diagnostic, treatment and educational recommendations. Elissa's clinical work has taken her from the Howard University Counseling Center to the D.C. Superior Courts and Fairfax County Courts. Most recently, Elissa has co-founded a childhood obesity treatment program with a fitness, nutrition, and behavioral modification component. The goals of the program are to give children and adolescents the knowledge and skills needed to lose weight and the tools required to tackle the social and emotional challenges associated with obesity.Jennifer Glacel, LCSW, RPT
Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist. She earned her B.A. from the College of William and Mary and her MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University. Since earning her MSW, Jennifer has focused on working with children and adolescents and their families in the foster care system, centering on issues of grief, depression, trauma, and attachment. At In Step, Jennifer enjoys working with individuals, families, and groups to help kids improve their ability to face challenges. In addition to her work at In Step, Jennifer works as a therapist at an adolescent crisis center, and with children and families in both the foster care and adoption process.Betsy Goodwin, LCSW
Betsy earned her B.A. in Psychology from George Mason University and her MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has been working with children and families for more than twelve years in a variety of settings. Betsy worked as a substance abuse prevention specialist and school social worker with Loudoun County Public Schools for six years where she did individual and group counseling on issues of self- esteem, anger management, and social skills. She has extensive experience working with children and teens with substance abuse problems or who have a parent with an addiction. Betsy has a special interest in working with preschool and early childhood-age children.Mitchell Harrow, Ph.D.
Mitch received his doctorate in school psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University and completed the clinical psychology retraining program at George Washington University. He has been in private practice since 1990 offering a variety of therapeutic modalities with children, adolescents, and adults. Mitch is recently retired from his psychologist position at a local school system's high school co-facility for emotionally disabled students.Margaux LaFortune, LCSW
Margaux earned her undergraduate degree in family & child development from Virginia Tech, and went on to receive her MSSW degree from the University of Texas-Austin. She has extensive clinical experience providing individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and families. Margaux has also worked in a variety of settings, including a domestic violence center, homeless shelters, outpatient mental health clinics, and in public schools. Margaux's areas of interest include working with survivors of trauma, childhood depression, anxiety, relational issues, and family therapy. She has a passion for working with youth and adolescents—helping to remove emotional and behavioral barriers to academic and social success. In addition to her work at both the In Step Fairfax and Sterling locations, Margaux works as a school-based mental health therapist for Arlington County.Margie Lang-Garnhart, LCSW
Margie received her B.S. from Fordham University and her MSW from Hunter College School of Social Work in New York City. In the 14 years since earning her master's degree, Margie has provided a wide range of services to youth, families, and children in a variety of settings. Margie has a special interest in working with youth and parents around issues such as childhood behavior, family relational skills, parenting tools, attachment, and social skills.Ron Lieberman, LCSW
Ron received his master's degree in psychology from Goddard College and his MSW from Catholic University. With more than 20 years' experience working with children and their parents, Ron also works with individuals and couples, with a special emphasis on groups. In addition to his private practice at In Step, Ron works as a clinician with adolescents and their families in an educational center for emotionally disabled students.Beverly Morrison, LCSW
Beverly received her MSW from Catholic University. Beverly has extensive experience working with children and adolescents in group therapy. She has a unique interest in developing social relationships amongst children diagnosed with Asperger's, PDD, and autism. In addition to leading many social skills groups for children and adolescents, Beverly also conducts family, individual, and couples therapy at In Step.James A. Sebben, Ed.D., LPC, LMFT
Jim completed his graduate studies at Boston University, specializing in child and adolescent treatment as well as family therapy. He is retired from Fairfax County Public Schools where he worked as a special education principal in a variety of programs that serve children and adolescents with emotional disabilities. He has been in private practice since 1986 and has been at In Step since 1996. He continues to work with children, adolescents, and families, and also runs social skills groups for adolescents and young adults.Mary Shuffleton, LPC, MA
Mary received her undergraduate degree at the University of Massachusetts and her master's in counseling psychology and school counseling at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. While in Spokane, Mary spent several years working with children and families experiencing trauma or loss, as well as providing therapeutic support to children and families in the foster care and adoption process. She also worked as a therapist in a partnership program with a school system, providing therapy to children and families in the school setting. At In Step, Mary enjoys working with individual children and adolescents, families, and groups. In addition to her work at In Step, Mary provides group therapy at an inpatient child and adolescent program in Fredericksburg, VA.Laura Wilding, Psy.D.
Laura earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the Wright State University School of Professional Psychology. She completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in child development at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC and is licensed in both Virginia and the District. Laura sees children, adolescents, and adults for individual, group, and family therapies. She has a special interest in working with children who are experiencing depression and anxiety as well as those living with medical diagnoses. She enjoys working with the preschool population and their parents and also conducts psychological evaluations and classroom observations.Sharon Watson, LPC, LMFT, LSATP
Sharon received her M.A. in counseling psychology from Loyola University and an M.A. in psychological services from Marymount University. She is licensed in Virginia as a professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, and substance abuse treatment practitioner, and is a nationally certified counselor. Sharon has been a therapist with In Step for 10 years leading parent groups in our Stepping Stones Program and intensive social skills groups for children with Asperger's, as well as providing individual, family, and group therapy. In addition, Sharon has worked in public mental health in a partial hospitalization program and in adult outpatient services for 13 years. Sharon's special areas of interest include: cognitive-behavioral interventions for parents/children, parenting skills, self-injurious behavior, substance abuse/recovery, adult AD/HD, and she also provides trainings on topics such as organizational skills and parenting skills."We have had a very positive experience with In Step. Both counselors were very responsive and respectful of our concerns. We would highly recommend them to anyone."
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