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Happy Memorial Day

Staff, APPS2010-05-30T17:30:58+00:00

We at Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services would like to wish everyone a Memorial Day filled with pride, warmth and togetherness. We remember and honor the brave hearts who gave their lives to serve our nation, and we are thankful for those who continue to serve the USA. A few of our clinicians have served in the military and have also worked within the military in the areas of psychiatry and psychology. Presently, our clinicians work with many men and women across all of the branches of the military and their children at Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services. Dr. Michael [...]

Happy Memorial DayStaff, APPS2010-05-30T17:30:58+00:00

Your Mental Health vs. Your Job?

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T00:11:53+00:00

Published in the Loudoun Times-Mirror in April, 2010 Several sources show an increase in mental health services since the recession – increases in crisis line calls, employee assistance program counseling sessions and inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations. This is not surprising given that the unemployment rate remains around 10 percent nationally – as a nation, these are indeed stressful times. But the national numbers for mental health treatment don’t reflect an important subset of individuals (both in the private and public sectors) that put the concern for their job ahead of their mental health needs. Some of these individuals are [...]

Your Mental Health vs. Your Job?Staff, APPS2018-11-20T00:11:53+00:00

ADHD Presentation at Ashburn Psychological Services

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T00:14:05+00:00

Dr. Niru Jani, a renowned neuropsychiatrist based out of Columbia, Maryland, presented on the most recent advances in neurology and medication to the team at Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services. His dinner presentation was enjoyable and quite informative, as the research and treatments in the area of ADD and ADHD continue to advance. Dr. Michael Oberschneider, Director

ADHD Presentation at Ashburn Psychological ServicesStaff, APPS2018-11-20T00:14:05+00:00

No Link Between Vaccines and Autism

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T00:16:50+00:00

Published in the Loudoun Independent on April 24, 2010 By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D Founder and Director, Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services An impressive and large scale study published in the April issue of the journal, Pediatrics, has reported that one in four parents believe that some vaccines cause autism. While the majority of concerned parents don’t let their fears impact their decision to vaccinate, many do. In 2008, unvaccinated children contributed to measles outbreaks across several States including, Arizona, California, Illinois, New York and Washington. The outbreak was very concerning to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) inasmuch [...]

No Link Between Vaccines and AutismStaff, APPS2018-11-20T00:16:50+00:00

Washingtonian Top Psychiatrist in Loudoun County

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T00:34:19+00:00

Congratulations to Dr. Joseph Novello for being recognized in the 2010 Washingtonian Magazine "Top Doctors" edition as a leading psychiatrist in the areas of child and adult psychiatry. Dr. Novello is a nationally renowned psychiatrist and his bio is listed below for your review. Dr. Novello is the only psychiatrist in all of Loudoun County to receive this esteemed honor. Joseph R. Novello, M.D., practices adult and child/adolescent psychiatry and is also a qualified expert in forensic psychiatry and has participated in a wide range of civil and criminal cases. Dr. Novello also practices and is a leading expert in the [...]

Washingtonian Top Psychiatrist in Loudoun CountyStaff, APPS2018-11-20T00:34:19+00:00

Private School Admissions Testing at Ashburn Psychological Services

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T00:37:04+00:00

Private schools in Northern Virginia typically require admissions testing as part of the application process. Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services (APS) has a team of highly credentialed and experienced psychologists who frequently test for the surrounding area private and boarding schools. Please call our office manager, Laura Cusumano, at: (703) 723-2999. Laura will explain the procedure and schedule your child’s testing at APS with an evaluator within a few days. APS prides itself on excellent testing services and a quick turn around time for the report. APS has both weekday and weekend appointments for private school admissions testing. The following is [...]

Private School Admissions Testing at Ashburn Psychological ServicesStaff, APPS2018-11-20T00:37:04+00:00

Washingtonian Magazine "Top Doctor"

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T15:05:37+00:00

Congratulations to Dr. Joseph Novello for being recognized in the 2010 Washingtonian Magazine "Top Doctors" edition as a leading psychiatrist in the areas of child and adult psychiatry. Dr. Novello is a nationally renowned psychiatrist and his bio is listed below for your review. Dr. Novello is the only psychiatrist in all of Loudoun County to receive this esteemed honor. Joseph R. Novello, M.D., practices adult and child/adolescent psychiatry and is also a qualified expert in forensic psychiatry and has participated in a wide range of civil and criminal cases. Dr. Novello also practices and is a leading expert in the [...]

Washingtonian Magazine "Top Doctor"Staff, APPS2018-11-20T15:05:37+00:00

Ashburn Psychiatrist Ashburn Psychologist Leesburg Psychiatrist Leesburg Psychologist

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T15:52:24+00:00

Keeping New Year’s Resolutions New Year’s Eve has always been a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and to resolve to follow through on those changes. Every year clients of mine tell me their lofty plans for New Year’s resolutions- find a boyfriend, lose weight, get healthy, quit smoking- and inevitably, like most people weeks later when I ask about the progress of their resolutions, they confess that they have abandoned their goals. Striving for positive change is important; by following some basic steps, you can improve your chances to achieve your goals. Set reasonable [...]

Ashburn Psychiatrist Ashburn Psychologist Leesburg Psychiatrist Leesburg PsychologistStaff, APPS2018-11-20T15:52:24+00:00

Ashburn Psychiatrist Ashburn Psychologist

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T21:38:52+00:00

Coping with the Winter Blues: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder It is easy to understand why, this time of year, many are struck with a case of the winter blues. We leave for work before the sun comes up and head home in the dark barely glimpsing daylight. As the days get shorter and colder many find themselves dealing with sadness, increased appetite and excessive sleeping. What they may be experiencing is more than a case of the winter blues, but rather seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Many of my clients suffer from this disorder and often they just expect it is [...]

Ashburn Psychiatrist Ashburn PsychologistStaff, APPS2018-11-20T21:38:52+00:00

Ashburn Child Psychologist Ashburn Child Psychiatrist

Staff, APPS2018-11-20T23:08:42+00:00

Postpartum Depression As new parents you are likely experiencing a number of feelings -- both highs and lows. This is very normal, and as many as eighty percent of new mothers (and some new fathers) suffer from what we call the “the baby blues.” Symptoms are short lived, ranging from a few hours to a few days, and typically involve feelings of isolation, headache, tearfulness, hypochondriasis (i.e. unsupported bodily worries), irritability, sleeplessness and impaired concentration. The baby blues is not the same thing as postpartum depression, nor is the baby blues a definite precursor for postpartum depression. Postpartum depression (PPD), [...]

Ashburn Child Psychologist Ashburn Child PsychiatristStaff, APPS2018-11-20T23:08:42+00:00

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