Dr. Christine H. Wang PhD (she/her) |

Licensed Psychologist

Welcome! Glad you stopped by.

I am a licensed psychologist, and I provide psychotherapy/counseling to children/teens, parents, college students and adults (20/30’s) in Maryland, DC and Virginia.

My expertise is in treating anxiety, depression and/or ADHD. In addition, I specialize in anxiety, stress & depression that is specifically tied to (1) health concerns (e.g., sleep issues, T1D, anaphylactic food allergy, picky eating/ARFID, GI/toileting, chronic pain, etc) and/or (2) identity concerns (AAPI/BIPOC, race/ethnicity, queer, genderqueer, faith/religion).

My approach is warm and validating with a healthy dose of honesty. I practice from an integrative framework; for some (particularly children), I use cognitive behavioral approaches, which are active and present-focused; for others (particularly young adults), my approach may also include attention to identity and earlier life experiences. I believe strongly in the mind-body connection. Through working with hundreds of children, parents and young adults to heal from painful relationships, fear, anxiety, mood concerns, etc, I’ve learned that everyone’s journey is unique — even two people experiencing the same issue may need two different approaches.

In addition to providing psychotherapy/counseling, I am also a proud psychology nerd. I have had the privilege of writing over 65 book/encyclopedia chapters and academic pieces on psychotherapy for children, parents and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, sleep problems and chronic illness, including those from multicultural backgrounds (see here for some samples). “District Psychology Center” was named to include this passion of mine.

In addition to my clinical practice, I also have a part-time position as a Research Psychologist at Children’s National Hospital in Washington DC, where I contribute to the field of Health Psychology, with an emphasis on BIPOC communities.

Outside the office, I love creating art, gardening, reading and listening to podcasts. I also enjoy writing, spinning, and traveling.

Education:

  • Pre- and Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Health Psychology, Children’s National Hospital (Recipient of the JDRF National Diabetes Psychology Fellowship Program)

  • Ph.D. and M.S., Clinical Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park (Recipient of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program)

  • Post-Baccalaureate, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School

  • B.A., Psychology, Emory University (Highest Honors, Phi Beta Kappa)

Licensure:

  • Maryland (License#: 06450)

  • DC (License#: PSY200001415)

  • Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) under PSYPACT, which includes providing teletherapy to those in Virginia (#9432); click here to see other 40+ states included in PSYPACT.

  • Florida Out-of-State Telehealth Provider (#TPPY1759)

  • New York (License#: 025755)

I am honored that the following organizations have recognized my work in parent child relationships and child, parent and young adult psychology:

  • DC Psychological Association (DCPA)

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

  • National Institute of Health (NIH)

  • National Science Foundation (NSF)

  • Society for Pediatric Psychology

  • Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

  • Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy

  • National Register of Health Service Psychologist

  • JDRF and American Diabetes Association