Jennifer Shore, Psy.D.

Dr. Jennifer Shore is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Founder, Owner, and President of Fairfax Mental Health & Wellness, Inc., which she established in 2013. With more than 20 years of experience, she specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and is a certified ADHD specialist.

Dr. Shore’s assessment approach emphasizes thorough, integrative evaluations that examine the full range of neurocognitive functioning and incorporate collateral information from patients, families, and other relevant sources. She is particularly skilled in interpreting and synthesizing complex data to develop clear cognitive profiles, accurate diagnoses, and practical, individualized recommendations.

She also conducts pre-surgical psychological evaluations for bariatric surgery, spinal cord stimulator implantation, and in vitro fertilization, as well as fitness-for-duty evaluations for individuals whose mental health concerns may be affecting their occupational functioning.

In addition to assessment services, Dr. Shore provides supportive cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, post-traumatic stress, autism, ADHD, depression, and bipolar disorder. She believes in a holistic treatment model that combines evidence-based psychotherapy with attention to nutrition, physical activity, and overall wellness.

Dr. Shore is deeply committed to training future mental health professionals and serves as a clinical supervisor to doctoral interns. She views mentorship and supervision as an important contribution to the field of psychology.

Her clinical training spans inpatient psychiatric hospitals, therapeutic nurseries, pediatric medical settings, and private practice. During her master’s program, she interned at a short-stay inpatient psychiatric hospital, where she conducted intake assessments, group and family therapy, case management, and discharge planning for children and adolescents.

During her doctoral training, Dr. Shore provided therapy and psychological assessments to children ages three to five in a therapeutic nursery. She later trained at the Neuropsychology Center at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, conducting evaluations for children and adolescents with a range of medical, neurological, and developmental conditions, including seizure disorders, brain tumors, disorders of consciousness, ADHD, and autism. She also provided therapy at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital and within the Hematology and Oncology clinic at Children’s National Medical Center.

Dr. Shore completed her clinical training at a private practice in Northern Virginia, where she provided therapy and neuropsychological, psychological, and psychoeducational assessments to children, adolescents, and adults with a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and psychotic disorders.

Dr. Shore earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from West Virginia University and her Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Radford University. She received her Doctor of Psychology degree from the American School of Professional Psychology.

She is a member of PSYPACT, an interstate compact that facilitates telepsychology and temporary in-person psychological services across participating state boundaries.

Originally from Ohio, Dr. Shore enjoys spending time with her husband and two children and traveling internationally.