Melanie Watson, Ph.D.
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Melanie Watson, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
✓ In-Office: Rockville, MD
✓ Virtual Visits
✓ Accepting New Patients
Insurances Accepted
- Carefirst/BCBS
- Self-Pay
For self-pay rates, please email us: billing@orchardmentalhealth.com
Ages Served
- Younger Children (ages 3-5)
- Children (ages 6-12)
- Adolescents (ages 13-18)
About Dr. Melanie Watson
Dr. Melanie Watson received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (with a concentration in School Psychology) from Arizona State University. Currently a registered psychology associate working towards licensure, she also holds school psychologist certifications both nationally (NCSP) and through the Maryland State Department of Education. In addition, she is certified in cross-battery assessment (XB-C) and holds degrees in both Special Education (M.Ed.) and Child Development (B.S.). Dr. Watson has worked with children ranging in age from 4 months through high school.
Dr. Watson has spent 26 years working in public schools in Maryland as well as Arizona, Utah, and Ohio. After spending some time teaching students with special needs, Dr. Watson transitioned to the role of school psychologist, where she provided consultation in addition to conducting psychological assessments for the purpose of special education eligibility.
At Orchard Mental Health Group, Dr. Watson specializes in psychological assessments and has expertise in understanding the kinds of difficulties that interfere with a child’s ability to function both in and out of school. While she conducts assessments with children and adolescents of a variety of ages, she is particularly interested in and knowledgeable about the learning, behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental struggles of younger children.
Professionally, Dr. Watson is interested in Learning Disorders (including Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia), Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, childhood emotional difficulties, and other behavior disorders. She is also interested in issues related to bilingual children, children of minority status, children who are “twice-exceptional,” as well as others that do not easily fit into any category. She enjoys figuring out the “puzzle” that each child presents to the world.
Expertise
- Diagnosing Learning Disorders (inc. Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia)
- Diatnosing Intelletual Disabilities
- Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Diagnosing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Working with Children with Emotional Difficulties
- Working with Bilingual Children
- Working with Twice-Exceptional (2E) Children
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy Degree, Educational Psychology – Arizona State University
- Master of Education, Special Education
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Child Development
Certifications
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
- Certified School Psychologist – Maryland Department of Education
- Certified in Cross-Battery Assessment (XB-C)
We accept many major insurances.
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Services
Adolescent Psychotherapy
Adult Psychotherapy
Assessments & Evaluation
Child Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy & Parent Coaching
Genetic Testing
Group Therapy
Medication Management
Play Therapy
Single-Session Therapy
Teletherapy
Orchard Mental Health Group
Accepted Insurance*
Aetna
Carefirst / Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Humana / Tricare
Johns Hopkins Health Plans
Medicaid
Medicare
Optum / UnitedHealthcare
*Varies by service
Partner Resources
Contact Us
M-F, 9am-5pm Eastern Time
Phone: 240-750-6467
Fax: 240-912-7835
contact@orchardmentalhealth.com
9707 Key West Avenue, Suite #100 Rockville, MD 20850
