Dr. Armande Marcela Gil, PhD
Psychologist | Clinical
1629 K St NW Suite 300 Washington DC, 20006About
Dr. Armande Gil is a licensed psychologist practicing in Washington DC. Her approach is solution focused, culturally sensitive, and compassionate. She works in developing self-awareness, centering on the present moment, exploring lessons from the past, and regaining a sense of control and peace. She focuses on thinking patterns, emotional balance, behavioral change, and skill development. She uses problem solving techniques. Importantly, she also works with a health & prevention oriented approach. She holds a nutritional psychology certificate and nutritional counseling certificate from the Nutrition Therapy Institute, Inc. in Colorado. She is knowledgeable about brain behavior relationships and focuses on wellbeing as a whole. She worked in hospital settings & private practices. She has been working with immigrant & international populations for the past 10 years. She has made presentations at the Organisation of American States in DC. She often works with lawyers for immigration evaluations assisting refugees to integrate themselves in our country. She speaks English, Spanish and French and offers services in these 3 languages.
Education and Training
The University of Georgia PhD Psychology APA Accredited 2006
The University of Georgia Master, School Psychology Program, APA Accredited Program 2001
Nutrition Institute of Colorado Certificate Nutrition Therapy 2016
Miller School of Medicine Fellowship 2009
Miami Children's Hospital Residency 2005
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineFaculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Health Psychologist Global Health Psychology 2019 - Present
- Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist Industrial Medicine Associates (IMA) 2015 - 2017
- Pediatric Psychologist/Neuropsychologist HSC Pediatric Center/HSC Foundation, Inc 2014 - 2015
- Clinical/Pediatric Psychologist Multidisciplinary Private Practice-Clinic Libessart Miami, FL 2013 - 2014
- Pediatric Neuropsychology Fellow/Staff University of Miami School of Medicine, 2006 - 2009
- Clinical Psychology Resident Department of Psychiatry, Miami Children’s Hospital 2005 - 2006
Awards
- Office of International Education Award 2005
- Graduate School Office Award for Dissertation 2006
Professional Memberships
- Member of the American Psychological Association
- Member of the Society of Clinical Psychology
- Member of the Society of Health Psychology
- Member of the Society of Clinical Neuropsychology
- Member of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists
Fellowships
- University of Miami School of Medicine Pediatric Neuropsychology Specialization 2009
What do you attribute your success to?
- I attribute my success to my resilience, persistence, and belief in the higher power.
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