Lindsay Scharfstein

Dr. Lindsay Scharfstein is a compassionate psychologist and the founder of Rockville Therapy Center LLC and Confident Kids Camp-DC Metro, specializing in support for children aged 3 and up affected by Selective Mutism, Anxiety Disorders, Tics and Tourette's, OCD, and habits like hair pulling and nail biting. She offers a variety of treatment sessions, including individual, family, group, and intensive therapies, while actively collaborating with families, schools, and community systems to improve treatment outcomes and quality of life. Dr. Scharfstein is proficient in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Exposure/Response Prevention for OCD, Comprehensive Intervention for Tics, and Parent Training. Her dedication to enhancing social functioning is exemplified by the Confident Kids Camp-DC Metro, a 5-day intensive program tailored for selective mutism. Committed to increasing awareness and education in mental health, she also conducts community workshops and provides training and consultation for professionals in childhood anxiety, selective mutism, and anxiety-based school refusal.