Psychologist in Vienna, Virginia Dr. Kratel Ruiz-Washington, Psychologist

From the age of 13, Dr. Washington knew she wanted to be a Clinical Psychologist and first step was joining the Navy right out of high school. Since then, Dr. Washington has had a number of experiences in various venues providing psychological services. Each experience provided a greater knowledge of the field, invaluable lessons in working with patients and co-workers, and have continued to grow her passion of the field of clinical psychology. The venues include; Community Mental Health center, College Counseling center, an intensive outpatient substance abuse center for adolescents, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, a Therapeutic private practice and another Counseling practice in which she provided home-based services. Lastly Dr. Ruiz Washington has experience in providing psychological assessment services for adults, children, and adolescents, in a variety of those settings previously mentioned. Dr. Ruiz Washington is licensed Clinical Psychologist licensed in Virginia. With regards to education: She graduated with a B.S. from Pennsylvania State University in Psychology and from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University with a Doctorate of Psychology.