Jordan Izzo, Psy.D.
Background: Dr. Izzo received his doctorate from the APA accredited institution, Azusa Pacific University, in Azusa, California. He completed his APA accredited pre-doctoral internship at the University of Kentucky Counseling Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Currently, he is completing his post-doctoral fellowship at Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington to gain further experience with behavior related disorders. He has received specialized trainings in working with children and teens, which he considers to be one of his passion populations. Yet, enjoys working with all individuals across the lifespan and has experience working with diverse clientele.
About Dr. Izzo/Approach to Therapy: Instead of seeing clients as a list of symptoms or concerns, Dr. Izzo takes the approach and time to see each of his clients as a whole person who has an invaluable story to tell. He makes an effort to ensure that each of his clients are listened to and respected, regardless of their background or experiences. Dr. Izzo tries to make the therapy room a safe, warm, and welcomed place where people will gradually feel comfortable telling him their story. He approaches therapy as the client being in the driver seat and he being in the passenger seat, leading discussions on where the client can go across their course of life or the disorder they are experiencing.
Clinical Interests: Dr. Izzo’s has helped client’s who struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Trauma, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and other Behavior Disorders. He tries to make individualized treatment plans that work for the client and takes a collaborative approach to the therapy relationship with his clients.
GOAL Group: Dr. Izzo is currently the coordinator for the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) GOAL Group at Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington. GOAL Group is a no-charge once a month OCD support group. Where individuals who struggle with OCD discuss their difficulties with other members who struggle with the disorder and make monthly goals on how to improve their OCD symptoms. If you believe you would be a good fit for GOAL Group, please contact Dr. Izzo for a screening.
Email: jordanizzo@behaviortherapycenter.com
Phone: (301) 593-4040 Ext. 233