Marymount

Dr. Menzano is a licensed clinical psychologist who received his B.A. in Psychology from Brown University and his Ph.D. in Clinical Psyghology from Gallaudet University. Prior to becoming Director in Fall 2005, Dr. Menzano worked as a staff psychologist at the George Mason University Counseling Center. His therapeutic approach is primarily cognitive-behavioral, and he specializes in stress and anxiety management, identity issues, and disability-related concerns.

Ms. Merck is a licensed clinical social worker who received her undergraduate degree in Sociology and Communications from George Mason University in 1999. She went on to graduate with a Master's degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2002. Her particular areas of professional interest include working with multicultural and diverse populations. Her therapeutic approach is primarily cognitive-behavioral.

Ms. Telfair is a licensed professional counselor who received her B.A. in Psychology from Haverford College and her Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. Prior to Marymount University, she completed a post-graduate fellowship in college psychotherapy at Sarah Lawrence College. She draws from a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approaches, and her areas of professional interest include self-injury, identity development, and working with diverse populations.

Dr. Mitchell is a licensed clinical psychologist who received her B.S.E. from the University of Michigan and her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Prior to coming to Marymount, Dr. Mitchell worked as a Staff Psychologist at Michigan State University Counseling Center. Her therapeutic approach is psychodynamic and interpersonal. She specializes in depression and anxiety management, women's issues, relational difficulties, and identity development.

Ms. King received her B.A. in English from Colgate University and her Masters in Social Work from The Catholic University of America. Prior to joining the team at Marymount, she served as a social worker in two DC public charter schools. Her theoretical orientation combines pychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches. Particular areas of clinical interest include eating disorders, body image concerns, and relationship issues.

Mr. Jean is a clinical psychology doctoral student at the George Washington University. He received his B.A. in psychology at Morehouse College in 2007. His recent training experiences include psychological testing and individual therapy for adolescence and adults at the Meltzer Psychological Services Center in Washington D.C. Although his training has been primarily cognitive-behavioral, he applies a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. His professional and research interests include racial identity, learned helplessness, and public policy.

Ms. Suleiman received her B.F.A. in Drama from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. Currently, she is a candidate for a Masters in Social Work at The Catholic University of America. Her most recent training experience was at the Medical House Call Program of the Washington Hospital Center. During her time there, she had weekly visits with home-bound elderly in the community who needed individual counseling and social service assistance. Her professional interests include issues related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and empowerment.

Ms. Tancer is a doctoral student in clinical psychology at Chestnut Hill College, located in Philadelphia, PA. She received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Chestnut Hill College. Most recently, she provided individual psychotherapy to college students at Haverford College. Although she has been trained primarily from a psychodynamic and family systems perspective, her theoretical approach is multidisciplinary. Her professional interests include interpersonal relationships, identity development, adjustment to transitions, and multicultural/diversity issues.