Dorothie Ferdinand, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Provider type: Psychotherapist

Patient Age: Adult, Child & Adolescent

Services Provided: Consultation, Clinical Evaluation, and Psychotherapy

About Dorothie Ferdinand, Psy.D.

Dr. Ferdinand has varied clinical experiences, including working with children, adolescents, and adults with complex trauma histories, anger management difficulties, depression, anxiety, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and other difficulties. In addition, Dr. Ferdinand has experience working with families, and providing therapy to adults with chronic medical challenges. Dr. Ferdinand uses primarily cognitive-behavioral therapy in her interventions with clients. She has experience working with clients from diverse ethnic, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds, and values working collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their treatment goals. In addition, Dr. Ferdinand has a range of psychological assessment experience, and incorporates psychological testing into her work with clients, when indicated.

Specialties

  • ADD & ADHD
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Agoraphobia
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorders
  • Childhood Behavioral Problems
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Ethnic Identity/Acculturation
  • Geropsychology
  • Grief/Bereavement
  • Medical / Health Related Conditions
  • Mindfulness Based Treatment
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Related Behavioral Difficulties
  • Panic Disorders
  • Pregnancy and/or Postpartum Related
  • Psychological Testing
  • School/Educational/Learning Disorders
  • Sleep
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress Management
  • Women's Health
  • Education & Certifications

    Dorothie Ferdinand, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist and a Certified Health Service Provider. Dr. Ferdinand earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. Prior to her doctoral education, Dr. Ferdinand earned a master’s in psychology from Boston University, and a bachelor’s in clinical psychology from Tufts University. Dr. Ferdinand completed her post-doctoral training at Wediko Children’s Services, where she provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and families. Dr. Ferdinand completed pre-doctoral internships at several sites including, The Community Therapeutic Day School, Lexington High School, The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Counseling Center, and the Department of Public Health at Tewksbury Hospital.

    Locations

    Weymouth – Outpatient

    169 Libbey Parkway
    Weymouth, M MA 02189

    Telehealth