Dr. Lenka Glassman, PsyD
Who I work with
Dr. Glassman is a licensed psychologist who offers specialized treatment for children, teens, adults, and families who are struggling with symptoms related to Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Eating Disorders. Dr. Glassman frequently works with clients who are affected by social and generalized anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, parenting challenges, binge-eating, overexercising, depression, chronic illness, and those who want to improve their confidence and relationships. Dr. Glassman also provides therapy services for families and individuals struggling with grief over the loss of a human or pet family member.
How I work
Dr. Glassman's therapeutic approach is grounded in research-based care, while integrating sound psychodynamic principles. She has advanced training in evidence-based treatments including cognitive-behavioral therapy and it’s sub-specialities (ERP, SPACE, and ACT) and uses the most current and effective strategies to help her clients learn the concrete skills needed to achieve real results. Dr. Glassman also has advanced training in psychodynamic therapies, allowing her to help those clients who are looking to gain a deep understanding of the factors that underlie their current challenges, or those for whom first line treatments have not been successful. Sometimes, facing and processing complex painful experiences is needed in order to break unhealthy patterns and get to a place of inner peace and lasting change. In addition to years of intensive post-doctoral training, Dr. Glassman’s extensive experience as a coach and group leader in the fitness industry allows her to incorporate mindfulness, yoga, and physical movement with many of her clients. Mental health and physical health are inextricably linked, and using the mind-body connection to inform daily habits and treatment decisions can amplify therapy results. Dr. Glassman sees the therapeutic relationship as central in fostering growth and empowering clients to achieve their goals. Qualities that she strives to bring to the therapy space include authenticity, directness, safety, freedom, and a dose of humor. She believes that that healing comes from practicing acceptance, compassion, and flexibility with ourselves and others.
bio
Dr. Glassman received her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from The Georgia School of Professional Psychology in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Glassman worked as a therapist in training at a variety of clinical settings including Morgan State University Counseling Center (Baltimore, MD), Psychiatric Institute of Washington (Washington, DC), Courtois & Associates (Washington, DC), The Eating Disorder Recovery Center (Athens, GA), and The Anxiety and Psychology Center (Atlanta).
Dr. Glassman completed her pre-doctoral internship at Temple University, Tuttleman Counseling Services in Philadelphia, PA, and post-doctoral training at Howard University, Counseling Services in Washington, DC, expanding her experience in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, ocd, mood, trauma-related, and eating disorders.
In addition to her clinical training and career in psychology, Dr. Glassman has worked as a group fitness leader for over 18 years, and views physical exercise as an important component in overall psychological well-being.
Importantly, Dr. Glassman knows that continued growth in her clients requires continued growth within herself. Her commitment to clinical excellence and specialization is the key to providing the most effective, up to date treatments for her clients, as well as maintaining the highest standards of care. Dr. Glassman goes well beyond required continuing education, receiving specialized training in evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT certified), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, Relational Psychotherapy, and consults on a regular basis with top experts in their fields.