Rashida Barner, PhD
- Clinical Psychologist, Center for Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment
- Barner@KennedyKrieger.org
Dr. Barner conducts psychological evaluations with children and adolescents who present with conditions related to neurodevelopment, mood and anxiety, as well as with other conditions, such as social or family issues. Dr. Barner's clinical interests include providing culturally competent evaluations to a diverse population. Dr. Barner sees patients through the Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Clinic and the Executive Function Clinic.
Tanisha Drummond, PsyD, ABPP
- Clinical Psychologist, Center for Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment
- Drummond@KennedyKrieger.org
Dr. Drummond conducts evaluations with children and adolescents who present with neurodevelopmental disorders, mood and anxiety conditions, and other behavioral conditions. Dr. Drummond specializes in using objective personality inventories to aid in diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations. Dr. Drummond sees patients through the Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Clinic.
Allison Gornik, PhD
- Clinical Psychologist, Center for Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment
- Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Gornik@KennedyKrieger.org
Dr. Gornik works with children, adolescents and young adults, and their families, across a broad range of ages and presenting with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions, with a particular interest in working with gender-diverse patients. She conducts targeted and comprehensive assessments within the Executive Function Clinic and the Pathways to Young Adulthood Clinic, and she supervises fellows in Follow-Up Clinic. She is also actively engaged in research efforts, particularly related to multimethod, multi-informant assessment, as well as evaluating practices to enhance equity and determine their usefulness to youth and families.
Shalena Heard, PhD
- Clinical Psychologist, Center for Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment
- HeardS@KennedyKrieger.org
Dr. Heard has extensive experience providing therapy and psychological assessment services to children, adolescents and adults within inpatient, residential, outpatient and school settings. She currently focuses on providing older adolescents and young adults with the resources and skills they need as they transition to adulthood.
Rebecca Lieb, PhD, ABPP
- Clinical Psychologist, Center for Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment
- Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Lieb@KennedyKrieger.org
Dr. Lieb has experience working with a variety of developmental conditions and age ranges. Dr. Lieb is also an active member of the American Psychological Association (APA), serving as the 2021 chair of the APA’s Continuing Education Committee.
Shelley McDermott, PhD, BCBA-D
- Co-Director, Child Clinical Psychology Fellowship
- Clinical Psychologist, Center for Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment
- Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- McDermott@KennedyKrieger.org
Dr. McDermott's clinical interests include assessment of preschool and school-age children with suspected neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD and learning disorders. In addition, Dr. McDermott has experience working with children and adolescents who present with conditions related to mood and anxiety. Dr. McDermott sees patients through the Executive Function Clinic.
Judith Trussell, PhD
- Clinical Psychologist, Center for Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment
- Trussell@KennedyKrieger.org
Dr. Trussell conducts psychological evaluations with children, adolescents and young adults who present with challenges in learning, mood, self-regulation, social functioning and attention. Her areas of clinical interest include anxiety disorders, adjustment issues for young adults (including college students), and interdisciplinary collaboration in providing services to families. Dr. Trussell sees clients through the Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Clinic.
Danielle Wexler, PhD, ABPP
- Clinical Psychologist, Center for Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment
Dr. Wexler's clinical interests include both comprehensive and targeted assessment of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health concerns. She conducts evaluations for children who present with ADHD, learning disabilities, ASD, anxiety and depression. Dr. Wexler sees patients through the Executive Function Clinic, the Development and Early Learning Clinic, and the Targeted Assessment Clinic and she co-directs the interdisciplinary Evaluations for Development, Growth, and Education Clinic.