Our mission is to remove barriers and unlock potential for families with learning and behavior challenges.
Our first priority as a nonprofit organization is to ensure equity in education. We believe all families should have access to the psychological services that open the door to educational support systems. Let us share with you the problem and how we are working to resolve it.
The public education system is not well equipped to identify and evaluate students who are struggling in school. The process is slow and bureaucratic, and too often children fall to educational neglect waiting for the system to notice them. Families with the resources to hire independent psychologists are far more likely to secure educational accommodations than those relying on public school evaluations. These accommodations are crucial and can even include publicly funded tuition at specialized private schools. Families should have equal access to these support systems when they are necessary.
We launched as a nonprofit to ensure that psychological services - our services - are delivered to families who cannot afford them. We offer consultation to advise parents, therapy to build resilience, and comprehensive evaluations to identify learning needs and secure accommodations.
How do we do it? Our capacity to serve the community comes from multiple sources. First, we provide our services at the market rate to families who can afford them, and then we divert all profits to serving those who cannot. Second, we have a growing community of donors who believe in our values and mission. Last, we partner with other nonprofits to ensure that public dollars are reaching the families that need them most.
We invite you to join our community of donors and make a gift toward a more equitable education.
The Kingsbury Wellness & Learning Group is built on a foundation of over 80 years of service to children and adults with learning and behavior challenges.
In 1938 Marion Kingsbury founded what was then called the Remedial Education Center to provide tutoring and diagnostic services to children and adults with learning challenges. Although she began her work at a time when learning disabilities were generally unknown and almost always overlooked, her vision blossomed into a nationally recognized nonprofit that launched two schools, a master tutoring training program, and an outpatient clinic. Marion Kingsbury’s legacy is that thousands of children and adults have achieved the most precious gift of reading and access to an education once unavailable to them.
In 2019 The Kingsbury Center announced that it would close operations due to financial hardship. Following that announcement, psychologists Elliott Conklin, Lauren Siegel, and Ann Rowe founded the Kingsbury Wellness & Learning group to pick up the baton and carry forth the legacy and mission of Marion Kingsbury.
Elliott L. Conklin, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy, psychological testing, and consultation to adults, children, and families. With a background in the study of personality, relationships, and neuropsychology, Dr. Conklin appreciates the complexity of human struggles and can employ an array of therapeutic methods to help people arrive at a feeling of contentment and stability. He provides treatment for depression, anxiety, relational and family problems, anger, aggression, childhood behavioral issues, and ADHD. He is also adept in helping people work through problems they don’t fully understand, such as feelings of emptiness or instability.
Read MoreRead LessDr. Siegel is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy and diagnostic testing for children and adolescents with learning and behavior challenges. She has worked in both school and outpatient settings, and is passionate about validating the experiences of kids and empowering them to understand and advocate for themselves. She believes that taking the whole of a child into consideration – home environment, school and academic functioning, relationships, and interests – uncovers rich and nuanced information that promotes future success.
Read MoreRead LessDr. Rowe is a licensed clinical psychologist with over twenty years of experience in assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults at the Kingsbury Center. She provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, individual psychotherapy to children and adolescents, and parent consultation. Her extensive experience working directly in the special education classroom and participating in all aspects of the special education process provides insights into crafting an effective evaluation. She is also well versed in integrating social/emotional and personality assessment with neuropsychological test results.
Read MoreRead LessDr. Matthews is a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents and young adults struggling with behavioral, emotional regulation, and social challenges. She provides psychotherapy and consultation to help children and families navigate anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood disorders, ADHD, and behavioral issues. Dr. Matthews believes in using every individual’s unique strengths to overcome past failures and develop new skills that foster personal growth, self-confidence, and independence.
Read MoreRead LessDr. Kent is a licensed clinical psychologist who has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, college-age students and adults, providing both psychotherapy and assessment, in a broad range of settings including inpatient, outpatient, private practice, and school/college settings. She provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults as well as parent consultation. Dr. Kent works with families and educators collaboratively to develop a roadmap for their child who is struggling to manage learning, emotional or behavioral challenges. She believes that helping students identify and understand their unique learning style, develop new strategies, and build on their strengths, will allow them to experience greater success and find more enjoyment in learning and in life.
Read MoreRead LessDr. Fryburg is a Post-Doctoral Resident providing psychotherapy and diagnostic testing to children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Fryburg received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from George Washington University, and she completed her internship at a community mental health clinic in New York. She has worked in a variety of outpatient settings, and provides treatment for stress, depression, anxiety, relational and family problems, and behavioral and attention issues. Dr. Fryburg utilizes a range of therapeutic methods based on the unique needs of the individual. She believes that building strong, positive relationships both in and out of therapy is an important aspect of managing many challenges faced by individuals and families.
Read MoreRead LessDr. Guthua is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults. She has worked in hospital and school settings, and enjoys taking part in individuals’ stories as they overcome obstacles and become equipped with tools that could help them better enjoy life. Dr. Guthua conducts evaluations for children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing difficulties associated with learning, behavior and emotions. She also provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and young adults presenting with neurodevelopmental, emotional, and behavioral concerns. In therapy, Dr. Guthua functions from a strengths-based perspective and integrates Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based CBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her interventions. Dr. Guthua consistently aims to establish a collaborative, empathic, and compassionate therapeutic relationship with her clients.
Read MoreRead LessLanika Persaud is a student at Towson University majoring in Family and Human Services with a track in nonprofit leadership. She earned an associates degree in Sociology from Prince George’s Community College. Lanika provides administrative support to the clinical and leadership teams at Kingsbury. Lanika loves to spend her free time reading and going out with her friends.
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