Staff Information

Kelurah A. Comilang, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist
Maryland License # 04274

To contact Dr. Comilang, please call 301-562-8448, ext. 15.

CLINICAL FOCUS:

• Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing with children, adolescents, and adults for the assessment/diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and co-existing problems (e.g., learning disabilities, depression and anxiety disorders, low self-esteem)

• Individual psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with AD/HD and co-existing problems (e.g., relationship/family issues, school and career related issues, organizational difficulties, depression and anxiety) 

TREATMENT APPROACH

• A neurocognitive psychotherapy approach within a cognitive-behavioral, developmental, and sociocultural framework is used to address AD/HD and associated co-existing problems. This is a structured approach that uses cognitive-behavioral and cognitive rehabilitation therapy techniques and understands/takes into consideration the impact of developmental/physiological, psychological and sociocultural factors (e.g., gender, ethnicity) on a person.

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on changing thoughts and attitudes that may lead to anxiety, depression, and self-defeating behaviors. The use of concrete goals for behavioral change is also involved. Cognitive rehabilitation focuses on improving cognitive functions (e.g., use of stimulant medication, healthy habits), developing compensatory strategies (e.g., using a coach, assistive technologies), and restructuring the environment (e.g., developing an AD/HD friendly home and work environments).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• I have enjoyed working with children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations within residential, hospital, school and university, community, and long-term care facilities. Because of my opportunities to work with various populations in multiple settings, I’ve treated and assessed a wide variety of clinical issues, including AD/HD, depression, anxiety, adjustment problems, physical and sexual abuse, family and relationship issues, as well as career and academic related problems.

• My training and experience has been in providing individual (including play therapy) and group psychotherapy, psychiatric emergency room evaluations, trauma evaluations, and consultation with other mental health and medical providers, teachers and parents. Additionally, I have had experience with conducting psychological and neuropsychological testing with young children through geriatric populations within inpatient and outpatient settings. These assessments have focused on evaluating for learning disabilities, AD/HD, developmental disabilities (e.g., fetal alcohol syndrome), executive dysfunction (problems with planning and organizing), dementia, problems associated with traumatic brain injury, and emotional and behavioral problems.

EDUCATION

• Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
• Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
• Bachelor of Science with Honors, Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

CLINICAL TRAINING

• Post-Doctoral Fellow, Developmental Disabilities, Neuropsychology Department, Kennedy Krieger Institute/John Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
• Pre-Doctoral Internship, Boston Consortium (Boston VA Hospital – Neuropsychology Rotation and Boston Medical Center - Child Psychology Rotation), Boston, MA
• Clinical Practicum in Psychodiagnostic and Neuropsychological Assessment, Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, Jamaica Plains, MA
• Clinical Practicum in Treatment and Psychodiagnostic Assessment, Parents’ and Children’s Services Agency, Boston, MA
• Clinical Practicum in Psychodiagnostic and Neuropsychological Assessment, Walker Home and School, Needham, MA
• Clinical Practicum in Treatment and Psychodiagnostic Assessment, Boston Center Acute Residential Treatment Program at the Italian Home for Children, Jamaica Plain, MA
• Clinical Practicum in Treatment and Assessment, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Psychological Association
• Maryland Psychological Association

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Clinical Psychologist, Stress Management Team, Montgomery County Government, MD
• Adjunct Faculty, Psychology Department, Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, MD

PUBLICATION

• Brabeck, M., Walsh, M., Kenny, M., & Comilang, K. (1997). Interprofessional collaboration for children and families: Opportunities for counseling psychology in the 21st century. The Counseling Psychologist, 25(4), 615-636.

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