Maria Zimmitti, Ph.D.

Maria  Zimmitti, Ph.D.
Georgetown Psychology 1321 Wisconsin Ave, NW Washington, DC 20007
About

Maria Zimmitti, Ph.D.

Georgetown Psychology Associates is a group of licensed clinical psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and learning specialists/tutors that have extensive experience in evaluating and treating children and adults with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, sensory integration disorder, language and auditory processing disorders, anxiety, depression and other cognitive and psychological. We also provide admissions testing for independent schools, individual, group and couples therapy, as well as parent support in a variety of areas, including sleep training, potty training and behavior management.
Primary Specialty

Psychologist

Gender Female
Education California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles
APA Accredited Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology
Individual, Family and Child Proficiency
Master of Arts, 1994; Doctor of Philosophy, 1997
MD License, June 1999 (License #3531)
DC License, November 1999 (License #1940)
Training Center for Obesity Surgery, Washington, DC. Perform psychological evaluations of patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Co-facilitate weekly aftercare support groups for patients and provide individual counseling as needed. (May 1998 - present).

The Kingsbury Center, Washington, DC. Perform psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations of children with learning disabilities, ADHD, and other behavioral and psychiatric disorders. Provide individual and family therapy to children enrolled in the Kingsbury Day School program and their families. Provide consultation to the classroom as needed. (June 1998 - October 1999)

National Children's Center, Washington, DC. Performed developmental evaluations and develop behavioral programs for children (birth to 5 years) enrolled in an early intervention program. Provided individual play therapy, family therapy, and parent guidance. (August 1997 - June 1998)

Psychology Internship, Georgetown University Child Development Center, APA Accredited Internship Program. Performed psychological and neuropsychological evaluation of children, adolescents and young adults. Provided consultation, individual and family therapy, and parent guidance to children and families with emotional and developmental disabilities. (September 1996 August 1997)

Psychology Externship, Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC. Performed neuropsychological evaluations and provided individual therapy and parent guidance to children with HIV and their families. (July 1995 June 1996)

Psychology Externship, San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center Day Treatment, Van Nuys, California. Provided individual, family, and group therapy, skills training, and psychological evaluations of individuals with chronic mental illness. (August 1994 June 1995)
Affiliations American Psychological Association, Member
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Member
District of Columbia Psychological Association, Member
Payment Options Visa, Master Card, American Express, Checks
Services Services:

Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Couples Therapy
Child and Family Therapy
Treatment Modalities Offered:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic Treatment
Relationship Focused Therapy

Areas of Expertise:

Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder)
Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety, OCD, Social Anxiety)
Eating Disorders
Bariatric Surgery and Aftercare
Co-Parenting in Divorced and Blended Families
Couples and Relationship Issues
ADHD and Learning Disabilities

Educational Services:

Storybook Reading Classes (Ages 3-6)
Reading and Math Preparation for Early Learners
Language to Literacy Program (1st Grade through High School)
Math Skills Workshop (3rd Grade through High School)
SAT Test Preparation Course
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