Dr. Sanders strives to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere where clients can express their feelings, clarify their goals and expectations, and develop the skills needed to achieve their fullest potential in a healthy way. Dr. Sanders specializes in stress and anxiety disorders, including panic disorders, school avoidance, and social anxiety. She sees clients across the lifespan, providing ind… Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova University | Doctorate | Clinical Psychology | 1983 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internship - Veterans Administration Medical Center | Clinical Psychology | 1983 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Member | The National Register for Health Service Providers in Psychology | 1985 - Present |
| Member | The American Psychological Association | 1983 - Present |
| Member | The Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychology | 2013 - Present |
| Publication | Publisher | Title | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical/Scholarly Journal Article | Journal of Family Psychology | Using qualitative methods to guide cllinical trial design: Parent recommendations for intervention | 2011 |
Dr. Risa Sanders, PHD has not yet indicated the hospitals that she is affiliated with.
I specialize in stress and anxiety disorders (panic disorders, social anxiety, school avoidance, etc;) as well as relationship issues, academic and workplace concerns, habit control, ADD, depression, coping with illness, aging, dementia, and LGBT concerns
Years In Practice: 40 (started in 1984)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Sanders specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Holistic Medicine
