A purpose-built team
Meet The Partners
World Renowned Mental Health Specialists
Our team, carefully selected for their exceptional training and expertise, is internationally recognized in our field. Through rigorous internal collaboration and supervision, we ensure all therapists are up-to-date with the latest scientific developments, policies, and practices for outstanding client care. Our reputation as distinguished experts has made us sought-after clinicians, as well as speakers at national conferences, media events, and policy meetings.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS BOX IS TO TRIGGER THE ANIMATION. ADD THE ANIMATION TO THE INTERACTION IN WEBFLOW SO THE VIDEO AND THE ANIMATION ARE ASYNC. THIS BOX HAS THE CSS POINTER EVENT AS NONE ON THE GLOBAL STYLE IN THE NAV BAR SO IT CANNOT BE CLICK BY ANY USER. WHEN THE YOU'VE FINISH SETTING UP THE ANIMATION TAKE THIS TEXT OFF AND SET HEIGHT AND WIDTH TO 0 OF THIS DIV.
.jpg)
Robyn Pashby PHD, Founder
Dr. Robyn Pashby holds a dual track PhD in medical and clinical psychology, with nearly 20 years of experience in clinical practice often focused on issues related to eating, weight, and internalized weight bias, but also spanning the areas of anxiety and relational concerns. In addition to her clinical work, she is also deeply committed to the education of physicians and allied healthcare providers on weight bias, advocating for respectful and weight-inclusive care. Dr. Pashby has shared her expertise through presentations at conferences both in the U.S. and internationally. She is an active member on the National Board of Directors of the Obesity Action Coalition and also a Research Assistant Professor of Psychology at the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. She serves as part of the ADA (American Diabetes Association) Obesity and Weight Management Advisory Group
Originally from Maine, she has called Washington D.C. her home for over two decades. In her free time she enjoys learning Spanish, doing yoga or weightlifting, and treasures time with her wonderful daughter, husband, and dog. An extrovert at heart, she loves engaging with others.
Kelly Donahue PHD
Dr. Donahue earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Medicine from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She furthered her expertise through a clinical internship at the Palo Alto VA, and post-doctoral work in Community Health at the Uniformed Services University. Her service includes positions with the military, both in the U.S. and at Landstul Regional Medical Center in Germany.
Dr. Donahue’s passion for health and wellness motivated her to become a Nutritional Therapy Consultant through the Nutritional Therapy Association. Additionally, she completed advanced training in Mind Body Medicine at the Benson-Henry Institute, Harvard Medical School, as well as clinical training in Food As Medicine at the Center for Mind Body Medicine. An expert in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), she excels in working with patients living with chronic pain and other lifelong conditions including Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), lupus, POTS, and more.
Dr. Donahue calls Maryland home, where she loves hiking and exploring the great outdoors. She’s also a devoted mom and dog mom.
Danielle Miro PHD, ABPP-Rp
Dr. Miro obtained her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Memphis, followed by a pre-doctoral clinical internship and a post-doctoral residency in neuro-rehabilitation psychology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She has extensive experience in specialty medical settings, offering both individual and group therapy. Dr. Miro has not only provided training to graduate and medical students along with healthcare providers, but also furthered her own education in mental health and diabetes, mindful eating, and managing chronic illness.
She is an avid traveler, eager to learn from diverse cultures, and values physical activity highly. A devoted dog lover, Dr. Miro also enjoys attending and watching sporting events, especially the Olympics and Iowa State Cyclones games. Committed to lifelong learning, she is currently advancing her education in psychopharmacology at graduate school.
Greer Raggio PHD
Dr. Raggio earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Drexel University in Philadelphia, and pursued post-doctoral training at the VA Boston Health Care System and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. With five years of individual and group therapy experience at the National Center for Weight and Wellness, she supported individuals with mental and behavioral aspects of weight management and eating concerns. Additionally, she is a certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and has expertise in psycho-oncology (cancer) and the treatment of trauma.
Dr. Raggio enjoys the challenge of indoor rock-climbing and scaling to new heights. On a quiet evening she can spend hours in a puzzle or classic board game, but she also loves loud, laughter-filled nights at a stand up comedy show.
Rylan Rosario MA
Rylan received a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco and has additional graduate training from Howard University. With extensive clinical training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialect Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) from a biopsychosocial perspective, Rylan specializes in supporting people ages 10+ facing eating and weight-related struggles, chronic illness, trauma, relationship challenges, as well as ADHD and epilepsy. She is a Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider and a Certified Mental Health Coach from the accredited NBHWC program from the Headspace Training Institute (HTI). Committed to providing LGBTQ and neurodiverse affirming care, she has experience in both individual and group counseling across a broad age spectrum.
Rylan loves spending time with friends, engaging with her community, and outdoor adventures like running and hiking. She’s a true foodie and an avid traveler who always tackles the New York Times crossword before bed.
Kathleen Semansky LPC
Kathleen, a Licensed Professional Counselor, holds a Master’s of Education in Community Counseling from DePaul University and a Master’s of Science in Health Advocacy from Georgetown University. Prior to graduate school, she devoted her time to working with foster children and unhoused youth in community mental health settings. Her practical experience includes a graduate internship at Insight Behavioral Health (now the Eating Recovery Center), focusing on adolescents in a partial hospitalization program for mood and eating disorders, and an externship at the Boulder Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. An active member of the American Counseling Association, she specializes in treating mood, anxiety disorders including OCD, and weight and eating disorders, alongside relational/interpersonal issues. Kathleen has additional training and expertise in treating health anxiety (known as illness-anxiety disorder).
Kathleen likes to spend a weekend completely unplugged in the great outdoors, especially in a snowy mountain scene or near water. Her latest out-of-office pursuits include learning Spanish (¿hablas Español?) and playing pickleball.
.jpg)
Erin Etzel PHD
Dr. Etzel received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Health Clinical track) from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. She completed her predoctoral internship at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center in Miami, FL and, also, a postdoctoral fellowship in Pain Psychology and Behavioral Sleep Medicine at the New Mexico VA Healthcare System. Dr. Etzel is also a Lecturer in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University, Krieger School of Arts & Sciences, where she teaches an undergraduate course in health psychology.
Dr. Etzel specializes in supporting adults living with chronic pain, sleep disorders, weight-related concerns, chronic medical illness, and functional neurological disorder (FND). Drawing from a decade of clinical practice working primarily with Veterans and underserved populations, Dr. Etzel has a deep appreciation of the connection between one’s early experiences of trauma or invalidation and their mental and physical health outcomes later in life.
Outside of the office, Dr. Etzel can be found rocking out to live music, watching the latest true crime documentary, or planning her next trip to the Southwest. She is also a native Marylander, doting cat mom, and budding hockey fan.
"I HAVE ALWAYS ENCOURAGED MY PATIENTS TO GO TO THERAPY BUT HAVE NEVER REALLY NEEDED IT MYSELF. BUT THE LAST FEW YEARS HAVE BEEN SO OVERWHELMING FOR ME, I DECIDED TO TAKE MY OWN ADVICE. FINDING SOMEONE THAT COULD UNDERSTAND THE LIFE OF A PHYSICIAN HAS BEEN INVALUABLE."
Connect With Us
We’re so glad you made it this far, and we can’t wait to create space for you. Please fill out an appointment request online or leave us a voicemail, and we’ll be in touch soon.
