Lawrence Riso PhD

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My Engagement Last updated: 8/25/2025 Lawrence Riso PhD Professional - Find Your Therapist Professional Information 1800 Michael Faraday Dr Ste 206 Reston Virginia 20190-5312  United States  [ Map ] 7032037197 (Phone) Degree:   PhD Are You In Private Practice?:   Yes Languages Spoken:   English Please list me/my practice on ADAA’s Find Your Therapist Directory:   Yes Professional Focus:   Psychologist Practice Profile:   I have been practicing over 20 years and have particular expertise in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and marital/couples problems. I have considerable training and experience in the treatment of social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic/anxiety attacks, phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). I am a practitioner-scholar with over 50 published journal articles, books and book chapters on psychotherapy and psychological disorders. My primary modality is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), a problem-focused, evidence-based approach. I hold several certifications including "Cognitive Therapy," "Schema Therapy," and "Schema Therapy for Couples." I am a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology (Washington DC campus). As a faculty member, I have trained numerous psychotherapists. My previous academic appointments include the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the University of Georgia. Population Focus:   Adolescents/Teens, Adults, Couples Treatment Methods / Focus:   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy, Other Disorders Focus:   Agoraphobia, Anxiety, Depression, Emetophobia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Health Anxiety, Intrusive Thoughts, Major Depressive Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Attacks/Panic Disorder, Phobias, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Social Anxiety Disorder Treatment Options:   Phone Consultations, Telehealth Would you like to be listed as telehealth provider? :   Yes Telehealth - States Licensed:   Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia (DC), Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming Additional Office Full Address:   N/A Payment Options:   Accepts Cash and/or Checks, Accepts Credit Cards, Accepts Venmo/App-based Payment 703-203-7197 (Mobile)