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Meet the Staff Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D.
Dr. Oberschneider received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from George Washington University and his B.S. in Psychology from Northwesten University. Upon completion of his degree, Dr. Oberschneider completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health Systems. This advanced training involved in-patient and out-patient consultation, treatment and evaluation rotations. Dr. Oberschneider has spent the past four years working as a psychologist in a variety of capacities with children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Oberschneider has practiced as a staff psychologist at an in-patient hospital unit, the United States Justice Department, the City of Alexandria (Youth and Family Services) and in private practice.
Dr. Oberschneider has published several articles in academic journals including: Clinical Child Psychiatry and Psychology, The Archives of Sexual Behavior, The Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic. He has presented at national conventions, such as the American Psychological Association, Division 39, Annual Meeting and received honorary awards for his published work. He has had additional psychotherapy and assessment training at the following: Children's National Medical Center, The DC Superior Courts, Howard University Counseling Center, the Speech and Language Center of Northern Virginia, the Center Clinic of the George Washington University, the N Street Village Residential Facility, the Baltimore Washington Center of Psychoanalysis and the Pennsylvania Center of Psychoanalysis. Dr. Oberschneider is a member of the American Psychological Association, Virginia Psychological Association, WISER and CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). He is also the Chief Mental Health Advisor for the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Northern Virginia.
David Angelich, Psy.D.
Dr. Angelich is a Post-Doctoral Candidate completing his clinical hours under the supervision of Dr. Oberschneider at APS. Dr. Angelich recently completed his Pre-Doctoral Internship at the Superior Court of the DC Family Court where he conducted cognitive and emotional/personality assessments for children and adolescents involved in the DC court system.
Dr. Angelich holds a Psy.D. in Psychology from The George Washington University and a BBA in Finance from the University of Notre Dame.
Christopher Clark, LCSW
Mr. Clark obtained his Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Brunel University in the United Kingdom, where he gained initial experience working in psychiatric institutions in London, then in a Methadone clinic serving clients with substance dependence issues. Mr. Clark obtained his Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work at the National Catholic School of Social Work in Washington DC. He then gained considerable clinical and practical knowledge as a home-based counselor in the Northern Virginia area, providing individual, family and group therapy to address issues of alcohol and substance abuse, family conflict, behavioral issues in the school environment and sexual abuse issues, working in collaboration with numerous private and public agencies such social services, juvenile court and probation, schools and residential treatment facilities.
Mr. Clark currently works for the Alexandria Community Services Board where he provides individual, family and group therapy to adults suffering from anxiety and depression, alcohol and substance abuse and other disorders requiring psychiatric treatment. His theoretical orientation includes Family Systems theory with a strategic approach to family problems and a cognitive-behavioral approach to individual issues such as anxiety and depression. Mr. Clark provides therapy to clients of APS on a part-time basis.
Alia Creason, Ph.D.
Dr. Creason provides diagnostic testing services at APS and specializes in psychological and psycho-educational evaluations for children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Creason recently completed her Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Childrens National Medical Center where she specialized in evaluations of children from ages birth to five. In addition to her work at APS, Dr. Creason is a School Psychologist for Loudoun County Public Schools.
Dr. Creason holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and School Psychology from The Florida State University, a Masters of Public Health degree from The George Washington University and a B.S. in Biological Psychology from The College of William and Mary.
Sabah Hadi. M.D.
Dr. Hadi is a classically trained child and adolescent psychiatrist who integrates behavioral therapy with pharmacological management to promote goal-oriented successes. He works closely with APS's team of child psychologists to closely integrate treatment plans and monitor client improvement. Dr. Hadi has the rare accomplishment of being Board Certified in both Child and Adolescent psychiatry and Adult psychiatry, there are very few practitioners in the area with this distinction.
Dr. Hadi has more than ten years of experience working with children, most recently as one of the Lead Psychiatrists at the Susan E. Hamilton, Ph.D.
Dr. Hamilton received her Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Psychiatry, University of London, England, where she worked as a research psychologist conducting research on learning and memory, developing assessment tests and providing psychological services. After returning to the United States, her career has included private practice, university teaching, consultation, evaluations and counseling. Dr. Hamilton has directed sexual assault and drug treatment programs and, for the past several years, she has supervised the American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Program. Known nationally and internationally as a subject matter expert in the areas of trauma and prevention of post-traumatic stress disorder, she serves on the Advisory Board of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, the Advisory Committees of America's Health Together and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs. Dr. Hamilton has published extensively in journals and books. She is an experienced public speaker and presenter at conferences. Dr. Hamilton's major interest is in the evaluation and treatment of adults, teens, children and families. She works with individuals and groups.
William D. Ling, Ph.D.
Dr. William Ling earned his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia . His predoctoral and postdoctoral training included specialized training in the area of forensics, health psychology, and neuropsychology. After receiving his Ph.D., Dr. Ling served on the faculty at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, both conducting research and providing clinical services to children and adults. Dr. Ling continued his work in neuropsychology as a faculty member, as well as continued focus in the areas of morbid obesity, diabetes, headaches, sleep disorders and pediatric encorpresis.
Dr. Ling and his family relocated to the Northern Virginia area in 1995. He has focused on providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to a wide variety of individuals, including those referred for developmental disabilities, internationally adopted children, learning disabilities, and ADHD. He has provided consultative services to parents as they work with their school system to provide appropriate educational accommodations for their child. Dr. Ling has provided expert testimony in due process, criminal, and civil cases in the jurisdictions of Prince William County, Fairfax county, Loudoun County, the District of Columbia, and Greene County. Dr. Ling is licensed in the District of Columbia and Virginia and is a member of the American Psychological Association.
Jay R. Lucker, Ed.D., CCC-A/SLP, FAAA
Dr. Lucker is a certified/licensed audiologist and speech-language pathologist specializing in auditory information processing disorders (APD). Dr. Lucker is also an associate professor in the Dept. of Communication Sciences & Disorders at Howard University, Washington, DC.
Dr. Lucker has developed a unique approach to assessment and working with people who have APD that looks at the whole person and not merely the auditory system. APD is defined by him as those things that we do when we receive information through our auditory system and eventually obtain meaning from that information. His model of APD looks at eight distinct categories of the disorder and his assessment identifies the specific categories of APD not functioning normally in children, adolescents, and adults. He then provides concrete recommendations for educational and therapeutic treatment for the specific APD present.
Dr. Lucker has provided dozens of presentations on APD as well as published numerous articles and book chapters on the topic. He is involved in on-going research to help obtain a better understanding of what are APDs as well as how we assess and treat specific APDs. He is president, co-found, and chair of the board of the National Coalition on Auditory Processing Disorders (NCAPD, www.ncapd.org). He provides full diagnostic assessments for children, adolescents and adults for APD and language processing problems. Mehul Mankad, M.D. Dr. Mankad provides APS adult clients with medication management and psychotherapy. His approach to treatment encompasses a combination of biological therapies, psychotherapy and social interventions to support mental well being. He is also an accomplished forensic psychiatrist, board-certified in both general and forensic psychiatry. Dr. Mankad has more than five years of experience in independent medical/psychiatric evaluation, report writing and testimony; he is available to assist attorneys and employers in a variety of medical-legal matters. Dr. Mankad received both his Bachelors and Medical Degrees from Michelle Moody, Ed.S.
Ms. Moody received her Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology from Brigham Young University. Ms. Moody has worked as a school psychologist in a variety of capacities with preschoolers, children and adolescents. She has worked with various concerns including ADHD, Autism, Aspergers Disorder, Anxiety, Behavioral and Conduct problems, Depression, Developmental Delays, Learning Disorders, OCD, Grief, and Substance Abuse. In addition to working at APS, Ms. Moody practices as a school psychologist in Loudoun County, Virginia. She is also a member of the National Association of School Psychologists. Additional counseling and assessment training include: School psychologist and school counselor in four Utah school districts, Brigham Young University Counseling and Psychology Center, Utah Division of Services for People with Disabilities, Family Support and Treatment Center of Utah, and Alternative Language Services Department of Jordan School District.
Margaret Wong, Ph.D.
Dr. Wong received her Ph.D. in School Psychology from
Dr. Wong specializes in working with children with autism spectrum disorders (e.g., Autism, Asperger's Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified), disruptive behavioral disorders (e.g., Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder), anxiety disorder, mood disorders (e.g., Depression, Bipolar Disorder), Tourette's Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and learning issues in the schools through therapy and psychological evaluations. Experiences include working in private practice and outpatient, day treatment and inpatient psychiatric clinics at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, school districts in
Jayson Blair, Certified Life Coach Mr. Blair is a certified life coach, and founder and executive director of the Depression Bipolar Support Alliance-Northern Virginia, which provides support groups for those with mood disorders and their family members and friends. Mr. Blair has provided individual coaching on coping skills, life goals and other issues, as well as crisis assistance for individuals and families of those who are undergoing psychiatric hospitalization and other therapeutic andmedical interventions. Mr. Blair is a member of the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association. Mr. Blair holds a B.S. from |
