About Dr. Sweeney
Dr. Samantha Sweeney is a licensed psychologist in the District of Columbia. She has a Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Maryland-College Park, where she was also a fellowship recipient. Dr. Sweeney earned her undergraduate psychology degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Sweeney is passionate about education and has worked with students at all grade levels. She has been a preschool teacher at St. Columba's Nursery School in Northwest, DC, a consultant and researcher in DC Public Schools, and a School Psychologist in Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Dr. Sweeney also taught several undergraduate classes during her time at the University of Maryland-College Park. Additionally, while in college she headed up an organization that provided college guidance and enrichment to students in the Philadelphia public schools.
Dr. Sweeney has extensive experience working with children and adolescents with significant emotional and behavioral challenges. During her summers in college, Dr. Sweeney worked for the Wediko Children's Services Summer Treatment Program with children and adolescents with significant emotional and behavioral issues.
Dr. Sweeney is very involved professionally within the wider DC area. She was an adjunct professor in Howard University's School Psychology Program, helping to develop new practitioners and leaders within the discipline. Additionally, Dr. Sweeney was the Preschool Screening Team Leader for the Kathy Wilson Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. The Kathy Wilson Foundation provides resources and support for children and families in Alexandria.
Dr. Sweeney is committed to serving the wider community through media and speaking engagements. She has provided speaking engagements for universities, places of worship, parent groups, and conferences. Please visit the 'Media & Speaking Engagements' page under the Services tab for more information. If you are interested in Dr. Sweeney speaking at your event or for your organization, please contact her directly.
Throughout her entire adult life, Dr. Sweeney has lived in Capitol Hill, DC. She understands and loves the neighborhood. She is invested and wants to serve the community that she loves!
School Psychologist Difference
Dr. Sweeney is a licensed school psychologist. This is someone who has been specifically trained in the intersection of psychology and education. Having worked in public schools, private schools, and universities, Dr. Sweeney has intimate knowledge of how education and academics impact children, adolescents, and young adults. In addition to academics, Dr. Sweeney has seen how social pressures and extracurricular pursuits can impact students. Conversely, with her clinical training and experience, Dr. Sweeney understands how significant emotional, behavioral, and societal issues can impact young people at school and at home. Dr. Sweeney understands that people do not operate within a vacuum; children, adolescents, adults, and families have a lot of pressures and responsibilities pulling them in many different directions. With an integrative, multisystemic, and strengths-based approach, Dr. Sweeney can understand and help you and your loved ones work through these difficult times.
Dr. Samantha Sweeney is a licensed psychologist in the District of Columbia. She has a Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Maryland-College Park, where she was also a fellowship recipient. Dr. Sweeney earned her undergraduate psychology degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Sweeney is passionate about education and has worked with students at all grade levels. She has been a preschool teacher at St. Columba's Nursery School in Northwest, DC, a consultant and researcher in DC Public Schools, and a School Psychologist in Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Dr. Sweeney also taught several undergraduate classes during her time at the University of Maryland-College Park. Additionally, while in college she headed up an organization that provided college guidance and enrichment to students in the Philadelphia public schools.
Dr. Sweeney has extensive experience working with children and adolescents with significant emotional and behavioral challenges. During her summers in college, Dr. Sweeney worked for the Wediko Children's Services Summer Treatment Program with children and adolescents with significant emotional and behavioral issues.
Dr. Sweeney is very involved professionally within the wider DC area. She was an adjunct professor in Howard University's School Psychology Program, helping to develop new practitioners and leaders within the discipline. Additionally, Dr. Sweeney was the Preschool Screening Team Leader for the Kathy Wilson Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. The Kathy Wilson Foundation provides resources and support for children and families in Alexandria.
Dr. Sweeney is committed to serving the wider community through media and speaking engagements. She has provided speaking engagements for universities, places of worship, parent groups, and conferences. Please visit the 'Media & Speaking Engagements' page under the Services tab for more information. If you are interested in Dr. Sweeney speaking at your event or for your organization, please contact her directly.
Throughout her entire adult life, Dr. Sweeney has lived in Capitol Hill, DC. She understands and loves the neighborhood. She is invested and wants to serve the community that she loves!
School Psychologist Difference
Dr. Sweeney is a licensed school psychologist. This is someone who has been specifically trained in the intersection of psychology and education. Having worked in public schools, private schools, and universities, Dr. Sweeney has intimate knowledge of how education and academics impact children, adolescents, and young adults. In addition to academics, Dr. Sweeney has seen how social pressures and extracurricular pursuits can impact students. Conversely, with her clinical training and experience, Dr. Sweeney understands how significant emotional, behavioral, and societal issues can impact young people at school and at home. Dr. Sweeney understands that people do not operate within a vacuum; children, adolescents, adults, and families have a lot of pressures and responsibilities pulling them in many different directions. With an integrative, multisystemic, and strengths-based approach, Dr. Sweeney can understand and help you and your loved ones work through these difficult times.
