Dr. Stone is a licensed psychologist specializing in individual psychotherapy and assessment. She maintains a private practice in Lexington, Kentucky and serves clients here and in surrounding counties.
With over 10 years experience as a clinician, and a graduate of the University of Kentucky, she is currently serving as a private practitioner working with children through college-aged adults. Among her areas of expertise are treating anxiety disorders, depression, AD/HD, Aspergers, and learning disabilities.
In addition, Dr. Stone has presented at conferences and to general audiences on topics ranging from AD/HD treatment, depression in children and adolescents, self-mutilating behavior, differential diagnosis of preschool children, and academic strategies for helping those with AD/HD.
Dr. Stone is a practical, interactive, cognitive-behavioral therapist. Her treatment approach is to provide assessment and treatment planning to help clients and their families resolve current problems in addition to individual psychotherapy. She believes collaboration with teachers, pediatricians, and psychiatrists is crucial to the therapeutic process. She incorporates a blend of conventional and humanistic approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client and family. With sensitivity, compassion, and enthusiasm, she works with each client and family to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve goals.
Education
*B.A. in Psychology in 1991 from the University of Kentucky
*M.S. in Educational Psychology in 1993 from the University of Kentucky
*Ph.D. in Educational Psychology in 1999 from the University of Kentucky
Additional Training
*Dr. Stone completed her predoctoral internship at the University of Kentucky with rotations including Outpatient Psychiatry Services at UK, Human Development Institute, and AD/HD training grant.
*Mel Levine's Clinican's Conference at UNC: Promoting Student Success
License
Licensed by the KY Board of Examiners of Psychology, #1249
Professional Activities and Memberships
American Psychological Assocation
Kentucky Association for Gifted Education
Kentucky Psychological Assocation
CHADD (National and Bluegrass chapters)
Professional Board for Bluegrass CHADD
Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Division 43 APA
Volunteer Work
Board Chair of Girls on the Run Lexington
Professional Board Member of Bluegrass CHADD
SBDM member in FCPS
PTA Board
Board member at Explorium