Farah Fazel, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical and School PsychologistFairfax County Public Schools

Farah Fazel, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical and psychometric psychologist with a 25+ year history of working in the mental health and education field. With an undergraduate and postgraduate psychology degree in the field of clinical psychology and psychometric psychology with a minor in neuropsychology, Fazel has extensive training in DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health) protocols and is specialized in identification of learning disabilities, school avoidance, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD, autism and Asperger’s spectrum, and depression and anxiety disorders.

Fazel’s work is comprised of improving the emotional well-being of all ages across several areas including helping with academic performance, boosting social functioning, resolving behavioral problems, and supporting emotional health.

Education

Doctor of Psychology, (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology and Psychometrics Psychology, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Affiliations

Fairfax County Public Schools

Certifications

Board Licensed Clinical and Psychometric Psychologist, American Psychological Association

Professional Organizations

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Depression: Everything You Need to Know

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Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar Disorder Causes

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Major Depressive Disorder (Unipolar Depression)

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Major Depressive Disorder (Unipolar Depression)

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Depression Types

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Depression Types

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ADHD Treatment

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Anxiety Disorder Symptoms and Signs

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Anxiety Disorder Symptoms and Signs

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When is anxiety healthy and when is it a problem? Learn the symptoms of anxiety and how to manage them, with or without medication.