Erika G. Shilling, Ph.D.

Dr. Shilling completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Child and Family Psychology at Alliant International University in California . She is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia .

Dr. Shilling has worked within the field of psychology for 10 years providing individual, group and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults with complex mental health and substance abuse issues. She has provided treatment services in residential/inpatient, partial hospitalization, day treatment and outpatient settings. Dr. Shilling has also worked within school systems providing consultation and clinical services. She has experience working within multidisciplinary teams collaborating with schools, probation, child protective services and other social service agencies. Dr. Shilling has also been an adjunct professor in California and Virginia , teaching both undergraduate and graduate level psychology courses.

 Dr. Shilling offers individual therapy, family therapy and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with academic, motivational, behavioral and emotional difficulties. She also offers psychological assessment and clinical supervision to graduate level psychology students.

 Dr. Shilling’s specialties include:

• Substance abuse and dependence
• Attachment difficulties
• Play therapy
• Behavior modification plans for home and school
• Child placement in foster care, reunification or adoption
• Child or adolescent victims of sexual and/or physical abuse
• Separation and divorce
• Mood instability 
• Anxiety
• Low self esteem

Available Tuesday evenings, Wednesday through Saturday mornings, afternoons and some evenings

To contact Dr. Shilling:  e-mail - egs@childandfamilycounseling.com 
          voice mail - 703-352-3822, Ext. 20