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Dr. Joy Mitchell, PhD

Dr. Joy Mitchell, PhD

Psychologist
5550 Friendship Blvd, Ste 590, Chevy Chase, MD
Joy Mitchell helps children, adolescents, and teens across Maryland gain a deeper understanding of their strengths, challenges, and emotional well-being through comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessment services. As a psychologist with LifeStance Health, she specializes in evaluating concerns related to ADHD, anxiety, and childhood behavior issues, providing families with clear answers and practical recommendations that support growth at home, in school, and in daily life. A significant focus of Dr. Mitchell’s work is helping young people who are experiencing ADHD, anxiety, and behavioral challenges. She is passionate about identifying the factors that may be affecting a child’s learning, attention, emotional regulation, or overall functioning. Through thoughtful assessment and collaboration with families, she helps create a roadmap for understanding each child’s unique needs and building on their strengths. Dr. Mitchell offers psychological testing and neuropsychological testing for children and adolescents, using evidence-based approaches to gather meaningful insights that can guide treatment planning, educational support, and long-term success. Her clinical background also includes experience with depression and other emotional and behavioral concerns. In addition to testing services, she incorporates interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, while offering additional evidence-based approaches when appropriate. Known for her warm, collaborative style, Dr. Mitchell strives to create a supportive environment where children, teens, and their families feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout the evaluation process. She believes that accurate assessment can be a powerful first step toward improving mental health, academic performance, relationships, and overall quality of life.

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About Dr. Joy Mitchell

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues
Behavioral Problems
Mental Health Problem
Anxiety
Depression
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Families
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Dialectical (DBT)
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Joy Mitchell

Joy Mitchell helps children, adolescents, and teens across Maryland gain a deeper understanding of their strengths, challenges, and emotional well-being through comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessment services. As a psychologist with LifeStance Health, she specializes in evaluating concerns related to ADHD, anxiety, and childhood behavior issues, providing families with clear answers and practical recommendations that support growth at home, in school, and in daily life. A significant focus of Dr. Mitchell’s work is helping young people who are experiencing ADHD, anxiety, and behavioral challenges. She is passionate about identifying the factors that may be affecting a child’s learning, attention, emotional regulation, or overall functioning. Through thoughtful assessment and collaboration with families, she helps create a roadmap for understanding each child’s unique needs and building on their strengths. Dr. Mitchell offers psychological testing and neuropsychological testing for children and adolescents, using evidence-based approaches to gather meaningful insights that can guide treatment planning, educational support, and long-term success. Her clinical background also includes experience with depression and other emotional and behavioral concerns. In addition to testing services, she incorporates interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, while offering additional evidence-based approaches when appropriate. Known for her warm, collaborative style, Dr. Mitchell strives to create a supportive environment where children, teens, and their families feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout the evaluation process. She believes that accurate assessment can be a powerful first step toward improving mental health, academic performance, relationships, and overall quality of life.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Mood Swings
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Mood Swings

Office location

Dr. Joy Mitchell, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
Chevy Chase
5550 Friendship Blvd, Ste 590, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of Georgia, PhD in School Psychology
  • Emory University, Bachelor's
  • Columbia University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1285454991

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Where is Dr. Joy Mitchell's office located?

Dr. Joy Mitchell has 2 office locations in Chevy Chase, view full addresses on Dr. Mitchell's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Joy Mitchell?

Dr. Joy Mitchell frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Joy Mitchell on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Joy Mitchell speak?

Dr. Joy Mitchell speaks English.

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