At WellSpring Child and Family Psychology, the goal is to help individuals and families achieve healthy, balanced, and meaningful lives - even when life brings the most difficult challenges. This is accomplished through providing a warm, inviting, and supportive atmosphere, paired with high quality behavioral healthcare treatments. Our providers love what we do and respect the individuals we work with.
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Training and Experience
Dr. Elisabeth Jerome completed her doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology at the University of Virginia and is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Virginia. She completed her clinical internship at Virginia Treatment Center for Children at the Medical College of Virginia and was a resident in Pediatric and Adult Behavioral Health at Central Virginia Community Health Services. She has experience working in schools, inpatient treatment settings, integrated healthcare settings, hospitals, and private practice. She founded WellSpring Child and Family Psychology, PC in 2014. Dr. Jerome has lived and worked in the Fredericksburg area since 2009. In addition to clinical practice, she has taught undergraduate courses in psychology.
Dr. Jerome has training and experience working with children/adolescents, families, and adults, and treats a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, attachment problems, family/relationship problems, parenting stress, and PTSD. Dr. Jerome has specialized training in treating the effects of trauma and chronic stress.
With a background in integrated healthcare, Dr. Jerome is comfortable working closely with your medical providers (e.g., general doctors; psychiatrists) if you request this service. She is also very familiar with school settings, and is happy to communicate with teachers and other school personnel at your request. Dr. Jerome is not currently conducting comprehensive psychological testing (although limited assessment/testing services may be available in certain cases).
THERAPEUTIC Approach
Dr. Jerome uses an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a number of treatment modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, play therapy, family therapy, EMDR/trauma treatment, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness techniques in order to best meet the needs of each individual client or family.
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Training And Experience
Dr. Sarah Etu completed her Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology at American University in Washington, D.C. and her B.A. in Psychology at the University of Virginia. She has experience working in college counseling centers, inpatient treatment facilities, research hospitals and clinics, and private practice. She has taught undergraduate psychology courses and provided a variety of community outreach programs and courses.
Some of these experiences include working and training at Columbia University’s Eating Disorder Research Unit, as well as at George Mason University, American University, and Georgetown University’s counseling centers. She also worked as a group therapist for the Unit on Growth and Obesity at NIH/NICHD. Sarah has lived and worked in Fredericksburg, VA since 2011. She is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Virginia.
Dr. Etu works with adolescents and adults, who present with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and relationship issues. She has specialized training and experience in eating disorders and body image concerns. Dr. Etu often works in collaboration with other health professionals and schools to facilitate improved care and support for her clients.
Some of these experiences include working and training at Columbia University’s Eating Disorder Research Unit, as well as at George Mason University, American University, and Georgetown University’s counseling centers. She also worked as a group therapist for the Unit on Growth and Obesity at NIH/NICHD. Sarah has lived and worked in Fredericksburg, VA since 2011. She is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Virginia.
Dr. Etu works with adolescents and adults, who present with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and relationship issues. She has specialized training and experience in eating disorders and body image concerns. Dr. Etu often works in collaboration with other health professionals and schools to facilitate improved care and support for her clients.
Therapeutic Approach
Dr. Etu uses an integrative approach to therapy, using different empirically-supported techniques and theories to best meet the individual client’s unique needs. She strives to provide tools to help the individual feel better, challenge and change patterns, and encourage deeper insight, understanding, and exploration. She aims to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment and an interactive, collaborative therapy relationship, in which she and the client work together to achieve the individual’s goals.
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Training and Experience
Dr. Van Brunt completed her doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Counseling Psychology from Iowa State University in 2008, and is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Virginia. She completed her clinical internship and post-doc at the Center for Counseling and Student Development at the University of Delaware. She then went on to serve as a Staff Psychologist at the University of Mary Washington. Dr. Van Brunt has been working in private practice since 2010.
Dr. Van Brunt has a specialty in working with adults over the age of 18 and has expanded her practice to include working with geriatric clients in all stages of wellness. Dr. Van Brunt served as a contract Psychologist for several rehabilitative and geriatric care centers between 2011 and 2018. In this role, she provided supportive and evaluative services for the elderly and infirm. Dr. Van Brunt also has extensive experience facilitating therapy/support groups as well as designing workshops on a variety of mental health topics.
Dr. Van Brunt enjoys working with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, issues of identity such as gender and sexuality, women’s issues, infertility, concerns related to geriatric populations, caregiver distress, distressing life transitions, and mood disorders. Dr. Van Brunt also offers psychological assessment for Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Van Brunt has a specialty in working with adults over the age of 18 and has expanded her practice to include working with geriatric clients in all stages of wellness. Dr. Van Brunt served as a contract Psychologist for several rehabilitative and geriatric care centers between 2011 and 2018. In this role, she provided supportive and evaluative services for the elderly and infirm. Dr. Van Brunt also has extensive experience facilitating therapy/support groups as well as designing workshops on a variety of mental health topics.
Dr. Van Brunt enjoys working with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, issues of identity such as gender and sexuality, women’s issues, infertility, concerns related to geriatric populations, caregiver distress, distressing life transitions, and mood disorders. Dr. Van Brunt also offers psychological assessment for Bariatric Surgery.
THERAPEUTIC Approach
Dr. Van Brunt’s client’s would describe her as warm and inviting, while also being direct and honest. Dr. Van Brunt uses a variety of approaches based on client needs, but generally focuses on how previous experiences create problematic patterns and responses in one’s present life. She also often uses EMDR as a tool in her work, particularly when addressing trauma and PTSD.
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Training and experience
Dr. Jeanne Piette completed her Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology at Loyola University Chicago and her B.A. in Psychology at Marquette University. She completed her predoctoral internship at Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
Dr. Piette has worked as a clinician and administrator in a wide variety of clinical settings, including college counseling centers, Veterans Affairs hospitals, community mental health clinics, and private practice. Specifically, Dr. Piette was a Staff Psychologist at the University of Illinois at Chicago Counseling Center, Assistant Director for Training at American University Counseling Center, and Senior Associate Director at George Mason University Counseling and Psychological Services. She also worked at the Erie VA Medical Center as the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Substance Abuse Specialist. She has worked in private practice settings in Chicago and in the District of Columbia. In addition to clinical and administrative work, Dr. Piette has taught undergraduate classes at Loyola University Chicago and graduate psychology courses at Loyola University Chicago, DePaul University, American University, and Philadelphia University. She is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Virginia and in the District of Columbia.
Dr. Piette works with late adolescents and adults with wide ranging presenting concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment concerns, relationship issues, grief and loss, and post-traumatic reactions. She has specialized training and experience in post-traumatic stress, as well as working with college students, veterans and members of the military.
Dr. Piette has worked as a clinician and administrator in a wide variety of clinical settings, including college counseling centers, Veterans Affairs hospitals, community mental health clinics, and private practice. Specifically, Dr. Piette was a Staff Psychologist at the University of Illinois at Chicago Counseling Center, Assistant Director for Training at American University Counseling Center, and Senior Associate Director at George Mason University Counseling and Psychological Services. She also worked at the Erie VA Medical Center as the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Substance Abuse Specialist. She has worked in private practice settings in Chicago and in the District of Columbia. In addition to clinical and administrative work, Dr. Piette has taught undergraduate classes at Loyola University Chicago and graduate psychology courses at Loyola University Chicago, DePaul University, American University, and Philadelphia University. She is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Virginia and in the District of Columbia.
Dr. Piette works with late adolescents and adults with wide ranging presenting concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment concerns, relationship issues, grief and loss, and post-traumatic reactions. She has specialized training and experience in post-traumatic stress, as well as working with college students, veterans and members of the military.
THERAPEUTIC Approach
Dr. Piette utilizes an integrative approach to therapy, working with clients to find the approach that best fits with their style and presenting concerns. This may include techniques to specifically target reduction of symptoms, empirically-supported techniques, and approaches that focus on exploration of history and developing insight into family and relationship dynamics. Dr. Piette strives to create a collaborative, warm and trusting therapy relationship with her clients.
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Katherine Wallace, MSW
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Training and Experience
Katherine “Katie” Wallace is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of Virginia. She completed her Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University, and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Mary Washington. Katie is a native Virginian, and has lived and worked in the Fredericksburg area since 2015.
Katie has experience providing behavioral health services to adolescents, families, and adults. She completed clinical internships at the Jeanette Lipman Family Law Clinic at the University of Richmond’s School of Law and at Challenge Discovery Project’s outpatient community clinic in Richmond's East End. Prior to entering private practice, Katie worked in a community clinic setting, providing intensive outpatient therapy, group therapy, individual and family counseling, and drug court treatment.
Katie addresses a wide range of presenting concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment concerns, family/relationship issues, post-traumatic reactions, and problematic substance use. She has specialized training and experience working with adolescent populations, including adolescents struggling with substance use issues. Katie is also trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Katie has experience providing behavioral health services to adolescents, families, and adults. She completed clinical internships at the Jeanette Lipman Family Law Clinic at the University of Richmond’s School of Law and at Challenge Discovery Project’s outpatient community clinic in Richmond's East End. Prior to entering private practice, Katie worked in a community clinic setting, providing intensive outpatient therapy, group therapy, individual and family counseling, and drug court treatment.
Katie addresses a wide range of presenting concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment concerns, family/relationship issues, post-traumatic reactions, and problematic substance use. She has specialized training and experience working with adolescent populations, including adolescents struggling with substance use issues. Katie is also trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Theraputic Approach
Katie uses an integrative approach, drawing from a number of empirically supported techniques to address client needs and support lasting change. This may include tools to reduce symptoms, build insight, change problematic patterns, and improve communication and relationships. Katie strives to build a therapeutic relationship that supports and challenges clients to achieve their goals.
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It has been a pleasure working with Dr. Walter! Unfortunately (for WellSpring and our clients), Dr. Walter's husband was relocated for work, and Dr. Walter has moved out of state. We know she will provide great services to her new clients, and wish her and her family all the best. Dr. Walter made every effort to contact each of her past clients in the months leading up to her move. If you are a past client of Dr. Walter's and need assistance, please contact Dr. Jerome and she will be happy to assist you.
Wellspring's Mission
Individuals do not exist in a vacuum - the health of one impacts the wellbeing of all. The mission of WellSpring is to help promote health and wellbeing within the Fredericksburg community. Understanding individuals within the larger systems in which they live (e.g., families, communities, cultures, religion), as well as the impact the individual has on the larger whole, is a primary mission of WellSpring Child and Family Psychology.
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