Evaluators & Clinicians

 Wendy Sharp, LCSW-C is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD for individuals age 6 through adulthood. She is highly experienced in assessing mental health challenges experienced by children, adolescents and young adults and making individualized recommendations based on her assessment.

 Wendy has experience working with children, adolescents/young adults, and adults who have a wide range of concerns.  She utilizes a biological and developmental framework, while employing different evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT), Collaborative Problem Solving, and Motivational Interviewing approaches. 

Wendy has over 20 years of experience helping clients by offering support and guidance for a diverse range of mental health challenges.  In addition to her specialization in ADHD and her understanding of the strengths and challenges associated with ADHD, Wendy is committed to addressing emotion regulation difficulties, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. She strives to provide clients with concrete, evidence-based tools for optimal mental health and wellness.

When working with younger clients, Wendy believes strongly in partnership and advocates that parental involvement is essential in treatment.  She has expertise in helping parents better understand their child’s strengths and challenges.

In her free time, Wendy enjoys kayaking, swimming, and immersing herself in great fiction.  She is the proud mom of two young adults.

Ms. Sharp earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and her master’s degree in social work from Howard University.  She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.

Wendy has been in private practice with a focus on ADHD for 20 years.  She has also worked at the National Institutes of Health in ADHD research for 25 years. Wendy has co-authored multiple articles on ADHD in peer-reviewed journals.

She is a guest speaker at national psychiatry and psychology conferences and has spoken to national and local organizations as well as schools and parent groups on the challenges and strengths of having ADHD. 

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Parenting Support
• Behavior Management
• LGBTQ+ Support
  

Ms. Sharp is a Board Certified LCSW-C in the State of Maryland.