CPS is committed to providing supportive, individualized, and evidence-based care.
We specialize in working with clients experiencing challenges such as:
Anxiety & Mood Disorders (children, adolescents, & adults):
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Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Phobias & Panic
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Separation Anxiety
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder related to medical trauma or accidents
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Depression and Adjustment Disorders
Health Psychology Issues (children, adolescents & adults):
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
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Stress management to reduce physical symptoms (e.g., headaches, stomach discomfort)
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Coping with new and/or chronic medical conditions or injuries
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Adherence to medical regimens
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Pain management
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Needle phobia and/or procedure preparation
Additional Specialties:
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Independent School Admissions Testing:
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Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Fourth Edition (WPPSI IV)
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The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Fifth Edition (WISC V)
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Medical and Surgical evaluations including, but not limited to:
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Bariatric Surgery Assessments
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Insulin Pump readiness
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Spinal Cord Simulator
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Meet The Team
Sarah Berger, Ph.D.
Director & Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Berger is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience. She earned her doctorate degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, Maryland.
Cendrine Robinson, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Cendrine Robinson is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in treating adolescents and adults with anxiety disorders.
Laura Kurzius, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Laura Kurzius is a clinical psychologist specializing in work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
Caroline Poirrier, MSW, LMSW, LGSW
Clinical Social Worker
Caroline Poirrier is a licensed master social worker specializing in work with children and adults on a range of issues including anxiety, depression and relationships.
Admission Testing

Admissions testing is available to children/adolescents who are required to take an individually administered test as part of the application process to many independent schools. These tests include:
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Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence-Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) Ages 3-5
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Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fifth Edition (WISC-V) Ages 6+
Our team works hard to ensure children feel at-ease, understanding that different children may need varying lengths of time to warm-up.
Contact Us
5530 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1528
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Tel: 301-501-0130
Email: sberger@cappsychology.com
Parking Options:
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In the building - enter on Wisconsin, price is $5 for first hour and $8 for second hour (if entering after 6 p.m. please use telephone and notify them you are going to suite 1528, and give the code "mindfulness")
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Saks Fifth Avenue across the street - no validation necessary and cost is $3 for first hour and $5 for the second hour
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Giant parking lot (enter by Tiffany’s or Clyde’s) - free with purchase validation or $3 for a little over an hour
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Street parking on Hills Plaza Rd. or surrounding roads - 2 hour limit (no time limit on weekends)
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Metro accessible at Friendship Heights stop, proceed 3 blocks North after exiting the northbound pedestrian exit