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Dr. Anjeli Desmond, PhD

Dr. Anjeli Desmond, PhD

Psychologist
VA
As a pediatric psychologist, I specialize in supporting young children, and their caregivers through life's earliest challenges. I work with families navigating anxiety, trauma, behavioral concerns, feeding and sleep difficulties, developmental differences, parenting stress, and major life transitions. I can also help parents experiencing perinatal mental health concerns, such as postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, or trauma. My approach combines evidence-based treatment with a compassionate understanding of child development and family relationships. Whether you're seeking support for your child's emotional or behavioral needs or looking for guidance as a parent, my goal is to help your family feel more confident, connected, and equipped with practical strategies that create lasting change.
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100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Anjeli Desmond

Focus areas

Pediatric Anger Management
Pediatric Psychotherapy
Pediatric Anxiety
Pediatric Sleep Problems
Pediatric Behavioral Therapy

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Teenagers (13-17)
Couples
Young adults (18-24)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Applied Behavioral Analysis
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Coaching
Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Asian, White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Anjeli Desmond

As a pediatric psychologist, I specialize in supporting young children, and their caregivers through life's earliest challenges. I work with families navigating anxiety, trauma, behavioral concerns, feeding and sleep difficulties, developmental differences, parenting stress, and major life transitions. I can also help parents experiencing perinatal mental health concerns, such as postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, or trauma. My approach combines evidence-based treatment with a compassionate understanding of child development and family relationships. Whether you're seeking support for your child's emotional or behavioral needs or looking for guidance as a parent, my goal is to help your family feel more confident, connected, and equipped with practical strategies that create lasting change.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Parents often tell me they leave sessions feeling understood, hopeful, and with a clear plan for what to do next. I strive to create a warm, collaborative environment where caregivers never feel judged—parenting is hard, and you don't have to figure everything out alone. My work is grounded in research while remaining practical and individualized for each family's unique strengths, values, and goals. Rather than focusing only on reducing challenging behaviors, I help families understand why behaviors happen, strengthen parent-child relationships, and build skills that support healthy emotional development over time.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

The first few sessions focus on getting to know your child, your family, and the concerns that brought you to therapy. Together, we'll develop a shared understanding of what's contributing to the challenges you're experiencing and create a treatment plan tailored to your family's goals. Depending on your child's age and needs, sessions may include parent coaching, caregiver-child sessions, play-based interventions, or individual work with your child. Throughout treatment, we regularly review progress, celebrate successes, and adjust strategies as your family grows and new challenges arise. My goal is to provide practical tools you can confidently use in everyday life—not just during our sessions.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $300 for 90 minutes
Ongoing session: $200 for 60 minutes

    More information on payments and coverage

    I accept insurance-based and private-pay patients through Headway in Virginia. Please get in touch with your individual insurance provider to verify benefits. I accept private-pay patients in Florida. Superbills can be provided.

    Popular visit reasons

    Agoraphobia
    Depression
    New Patient Visit
    Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    Psychotherapy
    Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
    Therapy
    Worry
    Agoraphobia
    Depression
    New Patient Visit
    Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    Education and background

    Practice names

    Hospital affiliations

    • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
    • Children's Hospital Boston

    Education and training

    • University of Kentucky, PhD in Clinical Psychology

    Professional memberships

    • American Psychological Association

    NPI number

    1326749979

    Patient reviews

    All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
    Overall rating
    5.00
    Wait time
    5.00
    Bedside manner
    5.00
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    Exactly the help that I needed, she was very helpful, thorough and knowledgeable!
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    Frequently asked questions

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    Dr. Anjeli Desmond generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Desmond's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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    Which hospital is Dr. Anjeli Desmond affiliated with?

    Dr. Anjeli Desmond is affiliated with Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and Children's Hospital Boston.

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    What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Anjeli Desmond?

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

    What languages does Dr. Anjeli Desmond speak?

    Dr. Anjeli Desmond speaks English.

    How do patients rate Dr. Anjeli Desmond in reviews?

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Anjeli Desmond. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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