Dr. Alexandra Scheller-Parzynski (she/her) is a Licensed Psychologist and clinical Neuropsychologist at Rebecca Resnik & Associates. She provides neuropsychological, psychoeducational, psychological, and admissions testing services to individuals ages 4-60 years and is experienced with a broad range of clinical presentations. Dr. Scheller-Parzynski’s friendly, warm, and authentic demeanor readily puts clients at ease, which fosters a welcoming environment that facilitates the entire evaluation process. It allows for more comprehensive intake interviews, transforms testing sessions into engaging experiences, and ensures that feedback sessions become collaborative dialogues rather than merely formal reviews of results and recommendations.
Education
- City University of New York – Hunter College, B.A., Suma Cum Laude
- Loyola University Maryland, Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology Suma Cum Laude
Internship
APA-approved internship in Forensic Psychology at Mendota Mental Health Institute with a primary focus on forensic assessments including competency to stand trial and violence risk assessments as well as neuropsychological and substance use evaluations.
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital (MWPH). Services provided included inpatient and outpatient neuropsychological evaluations as well as concussion assessments and follow-up care through MWPH’s Concussion Assessment and Management Program (CAMP).
Credentials
Licensed Psychologist in the State of Maryland (License # 06098)
Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT # 16934)
Services Provided
Comprehensive and focused evaluations including neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and psychological evaluations for diverse populations presenting with a broad range of medical, neurodevelopmental, and psychiatric conditions. Dr. Scheller-Parzynski also conducts rapid turn-around admissions testing, with reports typically ready within 24 hours. Her areas of expertise include:
- Neurocognitive weaknesses associated with a vast range of medical conditions including cancers, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, genetic conditions, and in-utero substance exposure
- ADHD through the lifespan (she has a particularly strong understanding of and passion for girls and adults with ADHD)
- Learning Disorders
- Language Disorders
- Depressive and Anxiety Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Disruptive and Behavioral Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
Background
For 5 years prior to joining Rebecca Resnik & Associates, Dr. Scheller-Parzynski worked as a lifespan neuropsychologist at the Chesapeake ADHD Center where she conducted neuropsychological evaluations, psychoeducational evaluations, adult ADHD evaluations, and admissions testing.
Dr. Scheller-Parzynski was born and raised in a small town in southern Germany before moving to the United States in 2006 to pursue her college education. Outside of her professional commitments, she tries to keep up with her two energetic young children and enjoys creating healthier versions of the many not-so-healthy foods they love. After hours, Dr. Scheller-Parzynski can often be found sneaking said not-so-healthy foods while watching a movie or documentary with her husband.
