Mary Ayorinde, PsyD, LP, Psychologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland

Mary Ayorinde helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults gain greater clarity about their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral health through comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessment services. At LifeStance Health, she serves patients throughout Maryland, providing thoughtful, evidence-based evaluations that help identify underlying concerns and guide effective treatment planning. Her approach is collaborative, respectful, and centered on helping individuals and families better understand their strengths, challenges, and next steps. Mary has experience assessing and supporting individuals presenting with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. She understands how these concerns can affect academic performance, workplace success, relationships, and overall well-being. Through careful evaluation and individualized recommendations, she helps patients and families obtain meaningful answers and a clearer path forward. In addition to these specialties, she offers support for a range of other mental health and developmental concerns. A significant area of Mary’s professional focus is psychological testing and neuropsychological testing. She is passionate about helping patients gain a deeper understanding of attention, learning, emotional functioning, and cognitive processes through thorough, data-informed assessments. Whether evaluating symptoms of ADHD or exploring factors contributing to emotional and behavioral difficulties, her goal is to provide accurate insights that empower patients, families, and referring providers to make informed decisions. As a Licensed Psychologist, Mary combines clinical expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered style. She believes that every individual’s experiences are unique and that a comprehensive evaluation can be a valuable tool for identifying strengths, clarifying diagnoses, and supporting personal growth. Her testing services are tailored to the needs of each patient and are designed to provide practical recommendations that can be applied in everyday life, school, work, and healthcare settings. Mary earned her education from The Chicago School. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, watching movies, cooking, and trying new foods.