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About Wake Kendall

Our compassionate psychologists, counselors, and social workers at The Wake Kendall Group are dedicated to empowering clients to pursue their individual goals. Established in 1991, we offer individual and group psychotherapies in a variety of modalities that can be customized to the needs of each person.

If you are interested in seeing a therapist or neuropsychologist in the Washington, D.C. metro area, contact us today.

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We Have What You Need

Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy

We offer therapy to individuals of all ages with a wide range of presenting issues and concerns.

Couples and Family Therapy
Couples and Family Therapy

We offer therapy designed to meet an array of couples, family, and parenting needs.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an empirically-supported, structured therapy that emphasizes both acceptance and change-oriented skills.

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We Are Here For You

The Wake Kendall Group PLLC is located in Friendship Heights and is a group of psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors in the D.C. area committed to drawing on a broad knowledge base and cutting-edge strategies to address issues that are interrupting your life or preventing you from achieving goals. We thoughtfully individualize our approach in order to draw on your strengths and foster resilience and growth. Our goal is to empower you and your loved ones to develop the skills to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Who We Are
Who We Are
Our mental health clinicians draw on decades of experience to provide individuals, families, and schools with a full range of psychological and educational assessments and psychotherapy. All of our clinicians offer telehealth and are licensed to practice in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Many clinicians can provide telehealth via Psypact.
 How to Find Us
How to Find Us
Our office is conveniently located in Friendship Heights, DC, easily accessible by metro or by car. There are many food, coffee, and shopping choices just a few steps away, so you can grab a bite to eat before or after a session.
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Why See a Psychologist or Therapist?

Our team of Washington, D.C. metro area mental health clinicians empowers our clients to better understand and move through their current difficulties. A psychologist, social worker, or professional counselor can help with many things, such as life transitions, relationships, trauma, depression and anxiety, parenting, child behavioral difficulties, and other mental health issues. 

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Testimonials

Here are some stories and positive feedback from members of our community!
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Danielle Cohn
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I was fortunate to receive training as a Clinical Psychology PhD student extern for almost 4 years at the Wake Kendall Group. My experience there was pivotal to my clinical training, and all that I learned about DBT and related treatments informs my present work as a psychologist. The entire team is excellent, and I have and will continue to refer people I know personally and professionally to receive services there.
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Erin Sparapani
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Wake Kendall offers LBC-certified DBT for a wide range of ages, as well as a wide range of other therapies for those who need them. Perhaps more importantly than the dedication to providing quality DBT services, their clinical and administrative teams are dedicated to patient care across the lifespan. In addition to their therapeutic work, Wake Kendall’s team offers comprehensive neuropsychological assessments with reports that are valuable for years to follow. The WKG team is committed to excellence, self improvement, and compassionately delivered services in a one-stop shop!
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Vincent Barbieri
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The Wake Kendall Group is the best private practice in the DMV area if you are looking for therapy as an adult or adolescent. The level of professionalism and expertise is unmatched in DC. This practice has a standard of care second to none; anyone moving to the DMV area seeking therapy I would recommend this place first on my list. Their DBT program is also top-notch if you are interested in a more specialized program.
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Suzanne Parker
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Wake Kendall is a superb practice. Its group of expert clinicians is highly trained, deeply compassionate, and skilled in a wide range of specialities. Their providers are adept at individualized care and exceptional treatment, from therapy to assessment. Clinicians at Wake Kendall are not only experts in their fields, but are also warm and kind humans who care about their clientele and are dedicated to their work. Additionally, the Wake Kendall DBT program has long been known as one of the best and is one of only a handful of DBT programs across the country that are certified by the Linehan Board of Certification. As a licensed psychologist, I recommend Wake Kendall in the highest.
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Anne Hayes
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I am a child psychiatrist in the area and have had the good fortune of working with many of the talented practitioners at the Wake Kendall Group. The therapists are masterful in their ability to manage even the most complex cases. They offer a wide variety of services and have always been nothing but dedicated professionals. I have a great deal of trust that when I refer a patient to the practice, the care they will receive will be stellar.
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Kurt Newman
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The Wake-Kendall Group is an outstanding group of experienced and caring Psychology Providers for children, adolescents, and-adults. I have been consistently pleased with the ease of access and their excellence and professional expertise.
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Sarah Sumwalt
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Wake Kendall is a wonderful practice with a dedicated and skilled group of psychologists and therapists. They are highly knowledgeable about children, adolescent, and adult mental health, and offer individual, group and family therapy. Their psychoeducational/neuropsychological and admission testing is also very strong, and you get highly individualized support and recommendations. I am in the mental health field myself and refer often to Wake Kendall. I would strongly recommend them.
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Jamie Citron
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I offer my highest recommendation for Dr. Courtney Conn to anyone seeking exceptional psychological services. Over the past 10+ years, I have had the privilege of consulting with Dr. Conn on numerous cases involving a wide range of psychological issues, including anxiety, eating disorders, depression, and OCD. She is my first choice for guidance on complex cases, and I have consistently referred children, adolescents, and adults to her with complete confidence. Dr. Conn is not only an expert in her field, demonstrating unparalleled clinical skills, but she is also deeply compassionate, dedicated, and genuinely invested in the well-being of her patients. Her commitment to providing the highest standard of care is evident in everything she does. I have full confidence in Dr. Conn's ability to deliver outstanding therapy and testing services, and I know that clients who work with her will be in excellent hands.
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Sasha Clemmons
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Unfortunately I have never been able to directly be a client of this practice due to my own preference towards VA based practices. However, I have leveraged their expertise for referrals in VA and have been extremely impressed with their network of referrals and recommendations.
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Charlie Hennessy
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We have been pleased with our dealings with Wake Kendall. They have helped to test and diagnose students with learning differences and been professional and compassionate with the students and families.

What a Psychologist Does

Our mental health clinicians work with clients in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, insight-oriented psychotherapy and interpersonal therapy. Therapy is customized for each individual and can help you develop skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. In addition to individual sessions, group sessions can help further build and strengthen skills you hope to master. For individuals who may benefit from medications to support their mental health, we assist with referrals to psychiatrists throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area.

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We draw on decades of experience to provide individuals, families, and schools with a full range of psychological and educational assessment and psychotherapy.

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We are here to support you in a variety of ways, to help build skills to use in your daily life, and increase your contentment and well-being. Schedule a consultation with our clinicians at our office in the Washington, D.C. metro area, and learn about all that we have to offer!

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