Dr. Elizabeth Malesa is a dedicated, energetic, and compassionate clinician with over a decade of experience at Alvord, Baker, & Associates. Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of areas including anxiety, OCD, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioral disorders. She tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each client, and she enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults, supporting both individuals and their families. Passionate about utilizing the latest research in her practice, Dr. Malesa primarily employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy, while integrating approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness.
Dr. Malesa is also deeply committed to group therapy and serves as the director of group work at Alvord Baker. She enjoys running groups for children, particularly the Resilience Builder Program® groups, leveraging her expertise to create supportive environments where children can thrive.
Dr. Malesa earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Vanderbilt University in 2011. She is credentialed as a Health Service Psychologist through the National Register and holds certification through PSYPACT, which permits her to practice telepsychology in 42 states and growing. Additionally, she has received specialized training in evidence-based therapies, including Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Beyond her clinical role, Dr. Malesa is committed to academic excellence and serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Georgetown University Medical Center, and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She is passionate about training future psychiatrists and contributes actively to their professional development.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Dr. Malesa finds joy in exploring the world with her family, combining her love for travel with cherished moments together.
