Christina Tripodi Mitchell, Psy.D., ABSNP, PMH-C
Clinical Director
Christina Tripodi Mitchell, Psy.D., ABSNP, PMH-C, is the Founder and Clinical Director of The Child & Family Practice of Washington, DC. She is a Board Certified School Neuropsychologist, a licensed clinical psychologist, and a licensed school psychologist who treats children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Tripodi founded the practice on the premise that all children and families, regardless of location and situation, should have access to the highest possible standard of psychological and educational support.
Dr. Tripodi has experience working and training in numerous medical, clinical, and school settings including Weill Cornell Medical Center, Children’s Day Hospital at New York Presbyterian Hospital, and the Washington, DC Public Schools. She also has extensive international experience and maintains an active license with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the United Kingdom as an “Educational Psychologist.”
Dr. Tripodi received her B.A. in psychology from The George Washington University. She received her M.S. and Psy.D. in school psychology from St. John’s University, where she also completed a concentration in clinical intervention and therapy. At St. John’s, Dr. Tripodi was awarded a University Doctoral Research Fellowship to conduct research into infant memory at The Infancy Research Project. Dr. Tripodi is an active member of the American Psychological Association, The National Association of School Psychologists, The Association for Childhood Education International, The International Dyslexia Association, The NGO Committee on Mental Health at The United Nations, The Health and Care Professions Council in the United Kingdom, and is licensed with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.
Dr. Tripodi is an appointed Medical Staff Provider at Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) and is also an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at The George Washington University in Washington, DC.
Laura Frazee, PhD
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Laura Frazee, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in providing therapeutic intervention to children, adolescents, and their families and conducting psychological evaluations. Dr. Frazee has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings and with mental health presentations of all severities. She enjoys helping families of all cultural backgrounds understand how mental health concerns present in their child and providing evidence based treatment to facilitate positive change.
Dr. Frazee graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Spanish. She went on to earn her Masters of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University where she was trained in play therapy, parent management, and individual counseling. Dr. Frazee continued her training by earning her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Her practicum and doctoral internship sites provided additional specialized training in providing evidence-based therapeutic intervention, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as providing comprehensive psychological assessments to complex pediatric mental health presentations. Dr. Frazee completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Missouri-St. Louis Center for Behavioral Health where she continued to provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults and conduct psychological evaluations.
James Siddall, PhD, NCSP
Psychologist
James Siddall, PhD, NCSP is a Licensed School Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and their families to help students reach their full potential.
Dr. Siddall has extensive experience working in school settings, having spent the past seven years as a practicing School Psychologist in Arlington Public Schools. In addition, Dr. Siddall is also an Adjunct Faculty in School Psychology at George Mason University where he teaches graduate students in School Psychology.
Dr. Siddall graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Educational Studies with a minor in Anthropology. He then went on to attend the University of South Carolina where he earned his Master’s and Doctoral degrees in School Psychology. As part of his practicum placements, he gained experience working at an elementary and high school as well as working at the Child Development and Behavioral Pediatrics clinic in Columbia, SC. He completed his Doctoral Internship in Loudoun County Public Schools, where he worked in a variety of school settings. He then began working for Arlington Public Schools where he has primarily worked at the high school and elementary levels while also creating and consulting on district-level programs and policies.
Dr. Siddall is also an active member of the National Association of School Psychologists and American Psychological Association.
Elisabeth Yack, M.S.Ed, CAS, NCSP
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST & RESIDENT PSYCHOLOGIST
Elisabeth Yack, M.S.Ed, CAS, is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and Resident in Psychology who works with children and adolescents. Elisabeth is skilled in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions in both individual and group settings, and in conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations. She is dedicated to helping children understand their unique profiles in order to facilitate positive change. Elisabeth also works closely with parents to provide education and support.
Elisabeth graduated from the State University of New York College at Geneseo with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She went on to earn her Masters of Science in Education with a Certificate of Advanced Studies in School Psychology as well as a Micro-Credential in Applied Behavior Analysis. Elisabeth completed her School Psychology Internship in Loudoun County Public Schools, where she worked in a variety of school settings. She currently works for Falls Church City Public Schools. Elisabeth is also an active member of the National Association of School Psychologists as well as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist.
Jacob Hadwen, PhD, M.A., M.A.
Psychologist
Jacob Hadwen, PhD (December, 2024), M.A., M.A. is a clinical psychologist who has experience working with children and adolescents in clinical, school, and hospital settings. He also works with parents to provide parent management training and support. Jacob’s goal as a practitioner is to provide a safe space for his patients to gain a deeper understanding of their strengths in order to foster greater insight and happiness. At The Child & Family Practice of Washington, DC, Jacob provides therapy services to children and families, and also conducts assessments.
Jacob completed specialized training in Pediatric Neuropsychology and Primary Care at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. He also completed training in community psychology with Alexandria City’s Child and Family Services. Jacob is a trained economist with strong academic and organizational interests in promoting child well-being at the policy level. He has conducted research and provided consultation services within government and private agencies.
Jacob received his B.A. in Economics from McGill University where he graduated with honors. He completed his M.A. in Economics from The University of Toronto. Jacob then honed his passion for providing more individualized therapeutic services and completed his M.A. and PhD in Clinical Psychology at The George Washington University.
Mike Nyman, M.A., CAGS, BCBA
School Psychologist & Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Mike Nyman is a licensed School Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who has been working with children with disabilities in both school and private settings for over ten years. He holds a Master's Degree in School Psychology with a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Psychology as well as a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis.
In addition to his work with the Alexandria City Public Schools, Mike also serves as the Clinical Director of Peak Behavior LLC, an in-home ABA treatment group, where he provides services to students in the DC, Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax areas: www.peakbehaviorva.com
Brittany Dubois
Practice Manager & Care Coordinator
Born in Massachusetts and raised in the Florida Keys, Brittany now calls the DMV home and lives here with her husband and two children.
She has a B.A. in Transportation and Logistics and a minor in International Business. Brittany is a military spouse who has worked in social media marketing and management, administrative assistance, tutoring, logistics, and operations management. Brittany is responsible for all patient coordination at The Child & Family Practice of Washington, DC.