Staff

Edgardo Francisco, MD

Medical Director, (703) 777-0800 ext. 157 edgardo.francisco@psysolutions.com

After graduating from medical school in the Philippines, Dr. Francisco did his rotating internship in Oak Park, Ill. He then completed his three-year residency training in general psychiatry in Chicago, which was followed by a two-year fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry in Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Francisco is board certified (Diplomate) by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc., in general psychiatry, and board-eligible in child and adolescent psychiatry. He is an active member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and is retired from the United States Air Force Medical Corps.

Robia Fields, MD

Child Psychiatrist, (703) 777-0800 ext. 282

Dr Fields is a Board Certified Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. She graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia Medical School in 1989, and completed a five-year residency program in pediatrics, and adult and child psychiatry at the University of Kentucky-Lexington in 1994. Following completion she remained at the University of Kentucky as an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and consultant for the Department of Pediatrics for three years. Special areas of interest include ADHD throughout the life span and Bipolar Disorder.

Jacquelynn Hollman, Psy.D, LCP, CSOTP

Staff Psychologist, (703) 777-0800 ext. 108 jacquelynn.hollman@psysolutions.com

Dr. Hollman received her Bachelors in Arts in Psychology from The Ohio State University and completed her graduate training in Clinical Psychology at Biola University. Her training and practice of psychology has focused on children and adolescents, with a particular interest in the manifestation of conduct and attachment disorders during this age. Dr. Hollman is involved in the development and implementation of the North Spring program addressing sexual behaviors in pre-adolescent males. She also conducts Psychological Evaluations and Risk Assessments with children.

Jonathan Johnson, MA

Therapist, (703) 777-0800 ext. 153 Jonathan.johnson@psysolutions.com

Jonathan earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Counseling from West Virginia University, and has been working in the clinical field for ten years. Jonathan has experience as a substance abuse therapist, couples therapist, and has spent most of his career working with children and their families. Jonathan specializes in sexual reactive issues of youth, and anticipates his CSOTP.

Jane Risoleo, LPC, MA, NCC

Therapist, (703) 777-0800 ext. 105 jane.risoleo@psysolutions.com

Graduate of Marymount University, VA, with a dual masters in Forensic Psychology and Clinical Community Psychology and am a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Specialty areas include adolescent grief/loss and healing, adolescent trauma, adolescent sexual aggressive and reactive behaviors and female developmental behavioral issues.

Hope Montgomery, MS-ATR, CSOTP

Art Therapist, (703) 777-0800 ext. 155 hope.montgomery@psysolutions.com

Hope Montgomery is a Registered Art Therapist and Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider in the state of Virginia. She received her bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, with a minor in Sociology, from Agnes Scott College, and her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling / Art Therapy from Nazareth College of Rochester (NY). Hope provides individual, group, and family therapy as both a primary and adjunct art therapist, using MDT, CBT, and more psychodynamic and expressive modalities, such as sand-tray, mask-making, and sculpture. She is a certified administrator of the MARI Mandala Assessment, among other arts-based measures, and provides psycho-sexual risk assessments as well as application of the MDT and Sexual Offender programs through expressive arts techniques.

Dan Towery, LPC, M.A., CSOTP

Therapist, (703) 777-0800 Ext 139 dan.towery@psysolutions.com

Dan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. He received a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Delaware. After a career in a related field Dan earned a master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Dan has been working with people for a long time and more recently in a residential setting for adolescents. Additionally Dan works in outpatient with adults, children and families.

Elaine Johnson and Molly and Wilson

Animal Assisted Therapist, (703) 777-0800 Ext 115 elaine.johnson@psysolutions.com

Elaine is a paws4people foundation Certified Assistance Dog Trainer and Certified Service, Rehabilitative and Educational Assistance Dog Handler. She received her Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Training and Development in the UK which was subsequently converted to a US degree.

Molly is Certified Psychiatric Service Dog, and is also K9 Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International qualified. Wilson is in training to be a paws4people Psychiatric Service Dog. Elaine uses both of her dogs to provide education, therapy and activities for our residents in individual and group sessions as required for treatment.

Maria Mercado, LPC

Therapist, (703) 777-0800 Ext 152 maria.mercado@psysolutions.com

Maria is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. Maria received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico and a master’s degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from the University of Phoenix in Puerto Rico. Maria has over 14 years of experience in the human services field. Maria has worked offering case management and therapy services in different settings. Maria has worked with abuse/trauma, children and families for many years.

Colleen Neumann, Psy.D.

Therapist, (703) 777-0800 ext. 152 colleen.neumann@psysolutions.com

Dr. Neumann received her Bachelor in Arts in Psychology for SUNY Stony Brook, and also completed her Masters of Social Work from SUNY Stony Brook. She completed her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from Argosy University. Her training in psychology focused on adolescents in a variety of care settings. She has been working in the field for more than 7 years and truly enjoys working with children and families from diverse backgrounds. Specialty areas include female developmental issues and identity development in children and adolescents.

Laurie Stern, Psy.D.

Therapist, (703) 777-0800 ext. 156 laurie.stern@psysolutions.com

Dr. Stern received her Bachelors of Science at the University of Maryland, College Park, and completed her masters and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology at University of Hartford, with a concentration in children and adolescents. Throughout her education and training, she has worked in a variety of settings, including community mental health, partial hospitalization, residential treatment and inpatient. She has experience as an individual, group and family therapist in addition to conducting neuropsychological, forensic and psychological evaluations. She has a particular interest in the assessment and treatment of adolescents who sexually offend.

Cara Gottheim, Psy.D.

Therapist, (703) 777-0800 ext. 172 cara.gottheim@psysolutions.com

Dr. Gottheim received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Binghamton University, State University of New York, and completed her graduate training in School Psychology at the University at Albany, State University of New York. Throughout her education and training she has worked with children, adolescents and families within the context of school, community outpatient and residential settings. She has experience conducting individual, group and family counseling, as well as administering psychological and psycho-educational assessments. Specific areas of interest include the treatment of aggressive behavior in youth, the treatment of children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, as well as the broader topics of positive youth development and positive psychology.

Avy Stock, Psy.D.

Therapist, (703) 777-0800 ext. 144 avy.stock@psysolutions.com

Dr. Stock received her Bachelors of Science at the University of Maryland, College Park. She completed her doctoral training in school-clinical child psychology at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in Bronx, New York. Dr. Stock has experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of settings including schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals and a juvenile detention center. Dr. Stock has experience conducting individual, group and family therapy as well as conducting psychological and neuropsychological evaluations. She has a particular interest working with adolescents who are dealing with issues related to mood and behavioral dysregulation and trauma.