Lindsay D. Clendaniel, PhD - Founder & Clinical Director
Dr. Clendaniel is a pediatric psychologist who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and young adults with anxiety and health-related adjustment issues. She has particular expertise in the treatment of chronic headache and functional gastrointestinal illness. Dr. Clendaniel is a certified nature-informed therapist.
Dr. Clendaniel also provides comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation services. She specializes in the evaluation of learning and processing differences related to neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD, Executive Functioning challenges, and Specific Learning Disorders.
Dr. Clendaniel utilizes cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) techniques in her individual and family work. As a nature-informed therapist she often incorporates nature and natural elements into her work with clients. She has presented research at national conferences related to the topic of pain management and has also authored several articles and book chapters related to the management of functional gastrointestinal illness.
Dr. Clendaniel describes her treatment approach:
“My work with youth focuses on increasing coping skills through relaxation training, mindfulness and thinking approaches as well a nature based interventions, with the goal of improving symptom management and wellness. I enjoy working with clients and families who are ready to learn. When a young person is invested in understanding their brain and body and is willing to use this information to help improve their symptoms, the outcomes are exciting. Watching a young person grow and improve their physical and mental well-being with their own grit and determination is a highlight of my job.”
Listen to Dr. Clendaniel discuss management of childhood chronic pain on the Child Repair Guide podcast!
More about Dr. Clendaniel:
After completing her undergraduate work at the University of Delaware, Dr. Clendaniel received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, where she focused on weight management and treatment of functional gastrointestinal illness. Continuing her career in pediatric psychology, Dr. Clendaniel worked as a pediatric psychologist at Children's Hospital, New Orleans, where she functioned as a pain and GI psychologist. Prior to opening her own practice in 2016, Dr. Clendaniel served the Severna Park community for three years as a psychologist in private practice. More recently, she received her certification as a nature-informed therapist through the Center of Nature Informed Therapy.
When not in the office, Dr. Clendaniel enjoys spending time outdoors in her garden and exploring nature with her husband and two young children.