Courtney Formicola, Psy.D. specializes in treating anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioral challenges. She underscores the significance of the client’s family dynamic in enhancing emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, communication, and self-esteem. Integrating therapeutic techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, functional family therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, Dr. Formicola employs a collaborative and intentional approach to help clients achieve their goals. She prioritizes building strong rapport and tailoring evidence-based practices to individual and family needs for effective therapy.

In addition, Dr. Formicola offers testing and assessment services for children and adolescents, conducting evaluations for executive functioning, attention, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and social/emotional and behavioral challenges.

Dr. Formicola holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The George Washington University and a Master’s degree from Columbia University, Teacher’s College. Her Bachelor’s degree is from The University of Notre Dame. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatrics at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Kennedy Krieger Institute, and her pre-doctoral internship at Aspire Health Alliance. Her practicum experience includes roles at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital, and the Lodge Program at the Frost School.