Staff Information

Emily Wells, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist
Maryland License # 4306

Dr. Wells is available for appointments in Columbia MD on Wednesdays.  Please call her directly for more information 301-562-8448 Ext 17

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Dr. Wells has a strong interest and expertise in helping young adults and adults with ADHD, learning disabilities and related issues in the academic and workplace settings. In working with young adults through transitions associated with this period in life, Dr. Wells works with clients through various changes including moving away from home, going to college, entering the workforce or changing careers.

When helping with workplace issues, Dr. Wells typically focuses on challenges such as planning, organizing, completion of projects and assignments, interpersonal difficulties with colleagues and supervisors, time management, work and family balance, and career development. Dr. Wells works with clients in helping to understand how ADHD has affected career choices as well as how ADHD impacts their work on a day to day basis. She helps employees take the necessary steps to create positive work environments in order to foster productive and successful careers.

In the academic setting, Dr. Wells assists students with time management, study skills, organization, advocacy in obtaining educational accommodations in academic settings, and serves in a consultative role between administrative and mental health personnel. She has served as a coach, advocate, consultant, evaluator and therapist in these settings. Dr. Wells works with high school, college and graduate students in understanding how ADHD impacts their learning and also assists students in choosing colleges and fields of study.

Dr. Wells works with clients in a solution-focused style of psychotherapy, primarily focusing on current challenges and issues. She helps clients to better understand their personal histories, patterns of feelings, reactions and decisions as they affect their current functioning at work, school, and in their personal relationships. Dr. Wells utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach as the underpinning of her therapeutic style – helping clients to examine and change the thought process behind behaviors. She takes a hands-on and proactive approach to helping clients make changes.

Training and Professional Experience

• Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Employee Assistance Program Silver Spring, MD
  • Supervised a network of mental health professionals in treating employees with various mental health concerns and workplace challenges.
• The Johns Hopkins University -- Faculty and Staff Assistance Program and Student Assistance Program Baltimore, MD
  • Provided counseling services to employees and students of the Hospital, School of Medicine, and School of Public Health.
• Denver Health Medical Center Denver, CO
  • Conducted neuropsychological evaluations and provided psychotherapy to children and adults in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Sheppard Pratt Community Mental Health Center Columbia, MD
  • Outpatient individual and group psychotherapy to adolescents and adults
• Psychology Consultants Associated, P.A. Baltimore MD 
  • Provided psychotherapy and conducted evaluations to employees and families of Baltimore County Police Department and Maryland State Police.
• Goucher College Career Development Office Baltimore, MD
  • Career counseling with undergraduate students of the college
• Neurobehavioral Associates Columbia, MD
  • Conducted neuropsychological evaluations with children and adults with ADHD and various learning disorders.

Educational Background

• B.B.A., Human Resources Management/Psychology, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
• M.S., Clinical Psychology, Loyola College in Maryland, Baltimore, MD
• Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Loyola College in Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Professional Affiliations

• The Johns Hopkins University – Adjunct Faculty
• Loyola College in Maryland – Adjunct Faculty
• Maryland Psychological Association
  

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