Brian Sharpless

Brian Sharpless, PhD, MA, is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in treating personality, sleep, mood, and anxiety disorders. As a preferred provider for the Virginia Health Practitioner Monitoring Program, he has extensive experience working with impaired professionals in high-level positions, as well as psychologists and psychotherapists. He provides therapy, teletherapy (as a PSYPACT member), diagnostic assessments, and clinical supervision for fellow psychologists. With clinical training completed at prestigious institutions such as Penn State and the University of Pennsylvania, Brian operates from multiple office locations in the DC area, including Arlington, Gaithersburg, Germantown, and Frederick. He understands the challenges of selecting a therapist and emphasizes the importance of finding one who meets individual needs, offering a comfortable and research-informed environment. Brian is adept at addressing a variety of treatment and assessment needs, including rare disorders or sensitive issues that may be difficult to discuss. In addition to his clinical practice, he is an educator, writer, and researcher. Brian has trained therapists at Penn State, the University of Pennsylvania, and other esteemed institutions. He boasts over 50 professional publications, including three books published through Oxford University Press, and regularly shares his expertise through lectures in the US and internationally on psychotherapy and various clinical matters.