Shouh-Rong Vivian Tsai, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist · Founder, Peaceful Mind Healing

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families from many religious, racial, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. I have practiced in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC, and I founded Peaceful Mind Healing in Frederick in 2018.

My career began at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC, where I coordinated the Infant and Toddler Mental Health Center and provided family therapy for young children and their parents. Since then I have worked in community mental health clinics, provided intensive in-home therapy for children and families, and practiced in private group practices before opening my own. My doctoral research focused on attachment between mothers and infants, and that interest still shapes how I work with families today.

I am trained as a generalist, but I have a particular interest in helping children and their families, with a focus on building self-esteem and helping each person fulfill their purpose. In sessions I build on your strengths to help you reach the goals that matter to you. I listen closely and choose from a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, play therapy and family systems work, to fit your needs. Speaking English, Mandarin and Taiwanese means I can support you in the language you are most comfortable with.

Credentials

• Licensed psychologist, State of Maryland, license 05117
• PsyD in Clinical Psychology, American School of Professional Psychology (Argosy University), Arlington, VA, 2009
• MA in Professional Counseling, American School of Professional Psychology (Argosy University), 2001
• BA in Psychology, minor in Business Administration, The George Washington University, 1999
• More than 20 years of clinical experience

Languages

English, Mandarin, Taiwanese

Approaches

Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Family/Marital, Family Systems, Integrative, Play Therapy

Ages served

Toddlers, children, preteens, teens, adults, and older adults (65+)

Background highlights

• Psychologist and owner, Peaceful Mind Healing, Frederick, MD (2018–present)
• Psychologist, Quince Orchard Psychotherapy, Frederick, MD (2017–2018)
• Psychology associate, then psychologist, Vance Mental Health Services, Waldorf, MD (2012–2014)
• Doctoral internship, Rappahannock Area Community Services Board and Virginia Department of Health Child Development Center, Fredericksburg, VA (2008–2009)
• Intensive in-home child and family therapy, Institute for Family Centered Services and Victoria Transcultural Clinical Center (2006–2007)
• Coordinator, Infant and Toddler Mental Health Center, Children’s National Medical Center (2001–2004), including crisis support for families at the Pentagon child care center after September 11, 2001

Find Dr. Tsai on Psychology Today.

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