About Christina Ralph, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
EXPERTISE
As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Christina Ralph’s practice focuses on evaluations for learning disorders (such as dyslexia), ADHD, autism and emotional/ behavioral issues. She also offers evidence-based therapy to individuals dealing with concerns related to anxiety, mood, and social adjustment. Dr. Ralph provides psychological testing and educational assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Dr. Ralph has developed her expertise and clinical interests through rigorous training experiences. While working on her Ph.D. at the University of Louisville, she provided intensive individual and family therapy to children and adolescents in crisis. She also completed psychological and neuropsychological evaluations with patients in a private practice setting and at the Louisville Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Additional training included working with adolescents in the juvenile justice system and guiding adults through the bereavement process.
Dr. Ralph went on to complete an APA-accredited, pre-doctoral internship at the Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center, with rotations in the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Unit and the Inpatient Unit. She offered psychological testing and therapy for veterans dealing with PTSD, chronic pain, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns. Her formal postdoc at a rural community mental health center involved working with children and adults presenting with mental health concerns ranging from adjustment issues to severe mental illness.
In the private practice setting, Dr. Ralph has specialized in comprehensive psycho-educational and psycho-diagnostic assessments for learning disorders (e.g., issues with reading, writing, or math), ADHD (attention deficit and issues with executive function), and social-emotional issues for over a decade.
CREDENTIALS
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Virginia Department of Health Professions - Board of Psychology (#0810003847)
Health Service Psychologist, National Register of Health Service Psychologists (Credentialed since 2007)
PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) - Active since 2020
Dr. Ralph is also a Full Member of the American Psychological Association and a Professional Member of the International Dyslexia Association.