About Us

In his psychotherapy practice, Dr. Conklin carefully examines how individuals process and manage their emotions, thought patterns, and relationships. He employs an integrative therapeutic approach, which tailors evidence-based methods to meet individual needs and capabilities. He is well versed in relational psychodynamic, attachment, cognitive-behavioral, and family-based interventions. In his therapeutic work, he strives to create an individualized therapeutic space for people to explore their difficulties and change in ways that make sense to them.

Dr. Conklin earned his Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology, where his research examined the relationship between adult attachment style and posttraumatic stress. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Loudoun County Mental Health, and previously received clinical training at Saint Elizabeths Hospital and Neuropsychology Associates of Fairfax. In addition to his studies in psychology, Dr. Conklin is a classically trained pianist with a Bachelor of Music degree from James Madison University.

Dr. Siegel conducts comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. She also provides individual psychotherapy to children and adolescents with a range of presenting concerns, including attention and executive functioning challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, and social skills deficits. Her approach is informed by psychodynamic theory, but she also employs cognitive-behavioral, relational, and play therapy techniques. Dr. Siegel believes that meeting children where they are and allowing them to direct their experience is the hallmark of growth and change.

Dr. Siegel earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, where she studied psychology and philosophy. She completed her doctorate at the George Washington University, where she gained valuable experience working in public schools in Washington, D.C. and in Maryland. She also worked with young children at a preschool in Northern Virginia. Dr. Siegel’s predoctoral internship was at a community mental health clinic in Queens, NY, where she worked with a diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults. She worked at the Kingsbury Center for seven years before founding the Kingsbury Wellness & Learning Group.

Dr. Rowe evaluates children, adolescents, and adults for learning difficulties such as dyslexia and ADHD, as well as autism and behavior and mood disorders. She specializes in the assessment of gifted individuals with learning challenges, and she is a co-author of the book Creating Effective Programs for Gifted Students With Learning Disabilities. Often called “twice-exceptional” or 2e, these students are perplexing to their parents and teachers, and they encounter considerable frustration in academic settings.

In her therapeutic work with children and families, Dr. Rowe strives for a collaborative relationship with parents and teachers. Parents and teachers are encouraged to use emotional coaching strategies to help children build stronger “emotional” muscles through accepting and understanding the full range of their emotions. Following the work of John Gottman and Ross Greene, Dr. Rowe encourages the use of a collaborative approach to resolving difficulties rather than resorting to zero-sum solutions which eventually fail or lead to further conflict.

Dr. Rowe received her doctorate in Clinical Psychologist at the Catholic University of America. She received additional training in developmental disabilities at the Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development and in community mental health at the DC Commission on Mental Health Services.

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Dr. Matthews tailors therapy interventions using CBT, play therapy, trauma-informed, family, and relational approaches.  She has nearly a decade of special education experience, and is well-versed in adapting therapy techniques for those with special education needs.  Dr. Matthews received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Salisbury University in Maryland, and achieved her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at the American School of Professional Psychology in Washington, DC.  She completed her predoctoral internship at Loudoun County Mental Health Center and her postdoctoral fellowship at Sheppard Pratt.  Prior to joining the Kingsbury Wellness & Learning Group, Dr. Matthews worked as a child and adolescent psychologist at the Sheppard Pratt School (formerly The Forbush School at Glyndon) for nine years, with her last three years as a supervising psychologist overseeing the program’s clinical department.

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Dr. Cimporescu’s clinical practice is client oriented, integrative, and evidence based. She believes in an ecological approach to therapy and assessment that pins clients’ presenting concerns within the backdrop of their environment. She has training in a variety of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy, and she tailors her approach to the needs of the individual client.  

Dr. Cimporescu earned her undergraduate degree from George Washington University where she studied psychology and biology. She went on to complete her doctorate at George Washington University, in Clinical/Community Psychology, where her research explored the interplay between transitional stress and personality. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Spring Grove Hospital Center, and previously received clinical training at The Meltzer Center, Arlington County Mental Health, George Mason University’s Counseling Center, and Harbor Lights Treatment Center.

After helping The Jewish Agency for Israel work on a better development process for almost two years, he left to form Pisgah Consulting. At Pisgah Consulting, he has worked with organizations like the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Science for and others. Pisgah Consulting offers non-profits the opportunity to focus on core competencies by building strong development operations, plans and staff.

Randy holds degrees from the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications in Public Relations and Columbia University’s Teacher College in Student Personnel Administration. Randy is very involved in the Association of Fundraising Professionals, having served in many chapter roles, including President. He now serves on the International level of AFP as a mentor and on the US Government Relations Committee.

Randy loves spending time outside with his wife Nancy, his adult children and their dog Jedi. He enjoys music, reading mysteries, baking and a good drink.