Jennifer Shore, Psy.D.
Dr. Jennifer Shore is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Founder, Owner, and President of Fairfax Mental Health & Wellness, Inc., which was established in 2013. Dr. Shore specializes in neuropsychological evaluations and is a certified ADHD specialist. Dr. Shore’s assessment practice is to conduct in-depth evaluations that cover the depth and breadth of our neurocognitive processes and integrate those findings with information provided by the patient and the patient’s family. Dr. Shore has over 20 years of experience, and is particularly skilled with data interpretation and synthesis, which in turn provides clear cognitive profiles, diagnoses, and recommendations.
In addition to neuropsychological evaluations, Dr. Shore conducts pre-surgical evaluations for bariatric surgery, spinal cord stimulator surgery, and in vitro fertilization (IVF). She also offers fitness for duty evaluations for those whose mental health struggles are impacting their occupational responsibilities.
Dr. Shore conducts supportive cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals struggling with generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress, autism, ADHD, depression, and bipolar disorder. She believes in a holistic approach, integrating nutrition, exercise, and cognitive behavioral therapy to address presenting psychological concerns.
Dr. Shore also serves as a clinical supervisor to doctoral interns. She believes that training the next generation of mental health professionals is an imperative contribution to the field.
Dr. Shore’s previous training experiences include working at inpatient hospitals, therapeutic nurseries, hospitals, and private practices conducting therapy and neuropsychological, psychological, and psycho-educational assessments for children, teens, and adults.
Dr. Shore began her training during her master’s program by interning at a short-stay inpatient psychiatric hospital. There, she conducted intake assessments, group therapy, family therapy, and gained experience in case management and discharge planning for children and teens. She then began her doctoral career with working at a therapeutic nursery conducting both therapy and psychological assessments for children ages 3-5 years old. Dr. Shore then continued her training at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital’s neuropsychological center where she conducted neuropsychological evaluations to children and teens with issues ranging from seizures and brain cancer, to children in comas, to ADHD and autism. She also gained therapy experience at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital working with a range of psychological issues in children and teens, and Children’s National Medical Center working in the hospital’s Hematology and Oncology clinic. She then finished her training at a private practice in Northern Virginia providing therapy and testing to people throughout the lifespan, with disorders ranging from anxiety and depression, to ADHD and autism, to psychosis, and everything in between.
Dr. Shore received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from West Virginia University and her Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology from Radford University. Dr. Shore completed her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree from the American School for Professional Psychology. She is originally from Ohio and enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and traveling around the world.