John Wires

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About:

Dr. Wires offers preschool, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric psychological and neuropsychological testing; child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy; behavioral and cognitive treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders; and emotional and cognitive rehabilitation of central nervous system disorders. He provides cognitive rehabilitation for difficulties including working memory, attention/concentration, and executive skills, through the Cogmed Memory program.
He has a special interest in the use of cognitive testing for diagnosing learning problems and the early identification of dementia.
He currently offers parenting training to prepare caregivers for challenging behavioral and emotional issues in children, adolescents, young adults, and other dependents. Dr. Wires performs Fitness for Duty evaluations for those struggling with vocational issues.

Dr. Wires received his Ph.D. degree from the George Mason University. In the course of his graduate training he completed an externship in neuropsychology at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and a pre-doctoral internship program at a treatment center for severely emotionally disturbed children and adolescents ( RICA, Rockville, Maryland ). Subsequently, he has held positions as a neuropsychologist at the Shenandoah Learning Services Rehabilitation Center, as a clinical supervisor at the Head Injury Services Project (currently Brain Injury Services), and as a member of the allied staff of Dominion Psychiatric Hospital.

As an adjunct faculty member at the George Mason University, Dr. Wires has taught courses in physiological and clinical psychology. He offers lectures to various groups on topics such as learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, dementia, and traumatic brain injury.

Profile
Gender: Male
License: License State: Virginia, License No.: 1681
Education:

Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology
George Mason University
88

MA
Philosophy
Johns Hopkins
69

BA
Philosphy
66

Affiliations:

National Academy Of Neuropsychology
www.nanonline.org/

International Neuropsychological Society
www.nanonline.org/

National Register of Healthcare providers in Psychology
www.nationalregister.org/

American Psychological Association Division 40
www.apa.org/about/division/div40.aspx

Experience years: 28 Years
Languages Spoken: English
Business Name: Child and Family Counseling Group
Hours:
Mon. 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tue. 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed. 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thu. 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri. Closed
Sat. Closed
Sun. Closed
Specialties
Age Group Specialization: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Issues and Disorders:

Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic Disorders, Behavioral Problems, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Developmental Disabilities, Family, Grief/Loss, Learning Disabilities, Multicultural Issues, Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder, Personality Disorders, Trauma/PTSD

Treatment Methods:

Cognitive/Behavioral, Education Consultation, Forensic Evaluation, Geriatric Consultation, Neuropsychological Testing or Consultation, Parent Guidance, Psychological Testing and Evaluation

Cultural Specialization:

Ethnicity - White (Caucasian)

Contact Information
Address:
10521 Rosehaven St Ste 100, Fairfax, Virginia 22030

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