Expert Psychological Care, Guiding Your Chosen Path
Dr. Stano provides therapy in person in Gaithersburg, MD,
and virtually throughout the DMV and in the 40 other PSYPACT States.
She provides psychological assessment in person.
Dr. Emily Stano
Dr. Stano is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 13 years of experience working in schools, outpatient clinics, university counseling centers, private practice, university hospital clinics, and community mental health clinics.
Dr. Stano tailors treatment to each patient's individual needs, primarily from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) lens and incorporates techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and play therapy for younger children.
Dr. Stano helps patients get "unstuck" from unhelpful patterns, develop solutions for current challenges, and generalize skills to live a better life.
Waitlist Status:
Therapy
Current availability: Midday (11 am, 12 pm) and early afternoon (3 pm).
Expected wait time for appointments at 5 pm: 10 months+
Assessment
Next available appointments: Summer 2027
One-time appointments for gender-affirming care letters can typically be scheduled within 2 months.
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