Dr. Lorrie Ness is a clinical psychologist in Silver Spring, Maryland (MD), offering individual, couples, and family therapy. Her practice provides services to children, adolescents and adults who are dealing with emotional issues, behavioral difficulties, problems coping with life circumstances or trouble with relationships. Dr. Nesss treatment draws upon the latest research findings and is tailored to individuals' needs. As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Ness also recognizes the value of a collaborative approach to treatment and seeks regular feedback and updates from health care providers, teachers and parents, particularly when working with children. Her areas of specialty include helping parents more effectively deal with challenging behavior, as well as helping children and their parents better cope with the special challenges associated with ADHD, learning disabilities, problems with executive function or cognitive impairment. Dr. Ness also specializes in psychological assessment in Silver Spring, MD, and uses her experience as a clinical psychologist to determine whether an individual may be exhibiting symptoms of ADHD, learning disability and/or problems with emotional or psychological adjustment. A thorough evaluation can often be the first step toward breaking the gridlock and frustration that many parents and children face with academic or behavioral issues. If seeking a clinical psychologist in Silver Spring, MD please call Dr. Lorrie Ness today.
Years In Practice16
Primary Specialty
Psychologist
GenderFemale
EducationUniversity of Massachusetts B.A. in Psychology 2001
University of Tennessee Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology 2008
Woodburn Center for Community Mental Health, Internship, 2007
ServicesDr. Lorrie Ness is an experienced and caring clinical psychologist in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Ness offers individual, couples and family therapy, as well as psychological assessments in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Ness makes it her goal is to develop a safe, accepting, and supportive therapeutic relationship that provides the foundation for change. Her treatment is designed to help clients resolve the obstacles that stand in the way of achieving their goals and help them make real and lasting change.
Helped me through the process of neuropsychological evaluation for my child. Very knowledgable. Went the extra mile in explaining the results to us and attending meetings at the school.