Gabriella Iskin, Psy.D.

About

Dr. Gabriella Iskin is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor, and Testing Director at Expand Psychology. She provides therapy and psychological assessment to individuals from adolescence through adulthood. Her approach is integrative, compassionate, and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on creating a safe, trusting therapeutic space. Dr. Iskin tailors therapy to the needs of every client, with thoughtful attention to their intersecting identities, personal history, and lived experiences.

Dr. Iskin values honest reflection, curiosity, and emotional exploration with her clients. She aims to help identify recurring patterns and understand the source of discomfort, working collaboratively to help clients develop paths toward meaningful change and improved well-being. Dr. Iskin enjoys supporting clients as they build on their strengths, develop new skills, set boundaries, and strengthen their relationships with themselves and others.

Dr. Iskin is also committed to supporting the growth of future clinicians. She provides supervision to clinical trainees and is passionate about fostering professional development, self-reflection, and continued learning within the field.

Specializations

Dr. Iskin specializes in individual and group therapy, play therapy, parent support, multidisciplinary consultation, and psychological assessment. She has experience working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, neurodivergence (such as ADHD), life transitions, and challenges related to family, social, and romantic relationships. She values exploring intergenerational patterns and helping clients understand how their past experiences - both personal and familial - inform their present and future. Dr. Iskin also has a particular interest in maternal mental health, including postpartum concerns, infertility, and pregnancy loss.

Education, Training, and Professional Experience

Dr. Iskin earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from The George Washington University. She completed her predoctoral internship at Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, where she trained across inpatient psychiatric units, community mental health clinics, emergency department services, and consultation-liaison work supporting postpartum maternal and family care.

Her clinical training spans a wide range of settings, including community mental health centers, integrated primary care clinics, intensive outpatient programs, and specialized camps focused on social skills development and selective mutism. 

She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Cognitive Science from Georgetown University. Dr. Iskin is fluent in both English and Russian.