Our Team
At Bright start health, we have a team of dedicated mental health experts committed to improving the well- being of our clients.
Dr. Isaac Friedman
Clinical Director
Dr. Friedman received his Masters’ and Doctoral degrees from the American School for Professional Psychology at Argosy University in Northern Virginia. Dr. Friedman has an extensive background providing therapy and evaluations throughout his career, with a focus on pediatric and adolescent mental health. He completed his predoctoral internship at the John L. Gildner Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents (RICA) in Rockville MD providing treatment and assessments for youth with severe emotional disturbance. After completing his doctorate, Dr. Friedman worked as a Clinical Psychologist at the Treehouse Child Advocacy Center in Montgomery County, providing treatment and assessment for youth exposed to abuse and neglect. Dr. Friedman has completed continuous training focused on gaining a deeper understanding of the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Dr. Friedman is licensed in the State of Maryland. He specializes in psychological assessment, including comprehensive and psychoeducational evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults. He is certified in Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) and completed training and supervision for Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Dr. Friedman is warm and empathetic and aims to have a deep, sensitive, and holistic understanding of his clients, their culture, and their needs. His assessments take multiple sources of objective data to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning, with thorough recommendations for accommodations. Dr. Friedman is fluent in American Sign Language.
Joy Marie Quaintance
Psychology Associate
Joy Marie Quaintance is a Psychology Associate. Joy has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings, including schools, community mental health centers, and private practice. Joy has experience providing individual, group, and family therapy to clients with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. Joy has a special interest in working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma and has received specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Joy is passionate about helping clients build resilience and develop coping skills to manage life’s challenges. Joy is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, build self-awareness, and work towards their goals. Joy is a warm and empathetic therapist who values building strong therapeutic relationships with her clients. Joy is licensed in the state of Maryland.
Our Approach
Utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach, our goal is to address all emotional and behavioral areas in order to promote healthy behaviors and healthy living for our clients. Our team members use only treatment interventions that have been scientifically proven to provide consistent, lasting recovery.
Multi-disciplinary Approach
Utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach, our goal is to address all emotional and behavioral areas in order to promote healthy behaviors and healthy living for our clients. Our team members use only treatment interventions that have been scientifically proven to provide consistent, lasting recovery.
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