Meet Our Therapists
Dr. Sheeva Mostoufi, PhD
Sheeva Mostoufi is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Director of Clinical Services at Old Town Psychology. She specializes in treating a range of mental and behavioral health concerns.
She received her PhD from the San Diego State University/University of California, San Diego Joint Doctoral Program and has experience providing therapy to clients ranging in age from children to older adults in a variety of settings, including private practice, as a clinician on grant funded research studies with the Veteran Affairs Health Care System and in interdisciplinary hospital and medical settings. She also has a background in clinical research with multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Jackie Pacella, PsyD
Jackie Pacella is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Assessment Supervisor at Old Town Psychology. She specializes in treating adults struggling with a wide range of mental health concerns. She also conducts psychological assessments for all ages, and specializes in ADHD and learning disorder evaluations.
She received her Psy.D. from the University of Hartford in West Hartford, CT, and has she completed her Doctoral Internship at the Towson University Counseling Center and her Postdoctoral Fellowship at Georgetown University Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS).
Dr. Aislinn Moss, PSYD
Aislinn Moss is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Couples Supervisor at Old Town Psychology. She provides couples counseling as well as individual therapy. She also has experience leading group therapy, conducting psychological assessments, and providing psychotherapy to adults and adolescents with a broad range of concerns and goals.
Aislinn received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the George Washington University and completed her doctoral internship at Saint Elizabeths Hospital. Her passion lies in providing supportive, culturally humble, and trauma-informed care to individuals navigating a broad range of experiences. She works from an interpersonal psychodynamic lens, but uses integrative techniques to provide care tailored to a client’s individual needs. She aims to work collaboratively with clients to set goals, solve problems, and help them better understand themselves and their social worlds by building insight into their needs and abilities.
Dr. Alya Gaspard, psyD
Alya Gaspard is a licensed clinical psychologist at Old Town Psychology. She provides both couples counseling and individual therapy. She has experience providing therapy to adults across the lifespan in community health centers, counseling centers, and private practices. She has led group therapy and conducts psychological assessments with children, adolescents, and adults.
She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the George Washington University and completed her doctoral internship at American University’s Counseling Center. She aims to create a collaborative, non-judgmental and empathetic space for clients to feel safe in expressing themselves. Alya integrates psychodynamic, relational, and multicultural approaches to therapy, but draws from other evidence-based techniques to tailor her clients’ individualized needs.
Dr. Tara Agneshwar, PsyD
Tara Agneshwar is a licensed clinical psychologist at Old Town Psychology. She works with adults across the lifespan and provides therapy to both individuals and couples. Tara specializes in grief, bereavement, and meaning-making. She also conducts psychological and cognitive assessments.
Tara received her Psy.D from Yeshiva University. She completed her doctoral internship at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, and her postdoctoral fellowship at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. Tara primarily takes an interpersonal approach, integrating various evidence-based therapies to create a warm environment and best match the needs of each client.
Dr. Nikolas Cirillo, phd
Nikolas Cirillo is a licensed clinical psychologist at Old Town Psychology. He works with adults across the lifespan and provides individual therapy. Nikolas treats a wide range of mental health concerns and specializes in substance use, chronic pain, men’s issues, and self-exploration. He also conducts psychological and cognitive assessments.
Nikolas received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University, completed his Predoctoral Internship at the National Psychology Training Consortium, and his Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. Nikolas employs an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from his training in Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and various other evidence-based styles, emphasizing that each person and problem requires a unique, personalized solution.
Dr. Amy papinchak, psyd
Amy Papinchak is a licensed clinical psychologist at Old Town Psychology. She works with children, teens, and adults in individual therapy. Amy has a special interest in working with clients who experience anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), emotion regulation, and life transitions. She also conducts psychological and cognitive assessments.
Amy received her PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. She completed her doctoral internship at Community Services Institute and her postdoctoral residency in private practice. Amy uses an integrative approach that is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while emphasizing a supportive person-centered therapeutic environment. She prioritizes empathy and unconditional positive regard to help clients feel understood, supported, and ready to become the best versions of themselves.
Dr. Sarah Jaweed, PsyD
Sarah Jaweed is a clinical psychology fellow at Old Town Psychology. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with children, adolescents, and adults. She also conducts a wide range of psychological assessments.
Sarah received her PsyD from West Chester University. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, externalizing behaviors in children (e.g., aggression, defiance), and working with parent-child dyads. Sarah has experience providing individual and group therapy across clinical, outpatient, and school-based settings.
Laura Novak, MS
Laura Novak is a clinical psychology fellow at Old Town Psychology. She specializes in treating OCD, anxiety disorders, and depressive disorders in adults. She also conducts psychological assessments.
Laura will receive her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) and she completed her doctoral internship at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and exposure-based approaches in therapy.
Dr. KathryN Ziemer, PhD
Kathryn Ziemer is a licensed clinical psychologist and a Clinical Advisor at Old Town Psychology.
She received her PhD from the University of Maryland and has logged thousands of hours providing therapy to clients at Old Town Psychology, the DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and the University of Maryland Counseling Center. She has also conducted research at the National Institutes of Mental Health and the Social and Decision Analytics Lab at Virginia Tech.
MELODY HUNTLEY, Practice Manager
Melody brings a calm, compassionate presence to every client interaction, paired with a deep commitment to professionalism and operational excellence. With years of experience supporting patients, families, and clinical teams, she is known for her empathy, attention to detail, and ability to help clients feel genuinely heard and supported from the very first conversation.
Prior to joining Old Town Psychology, Melody served in patient support and administrative leadership roles across medical, legal, and wellness environments throughout Northern Virginia. Melody’s background in clinical coordination, patient support, and administrative leadership allows her to navigate sensitive situations with warmth, discretion, and care. Melody is passionate about creating a welcoming experience for every individual who reaches out to the practice and ensuring clients feel supported every step of the way.
RAQUEL JONES, MS
Raquel Jones is a master’s-level clinician at Old Town Psychology. She is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in clinical psychology at George Washington University. She received her master’s degree in clinical psychology from the University of Maryland.
Raquel provides both individual therapy and couples counseling, and conducts psychological assessments. She works with clients with a broad range of concerns and goals through an integrative approach of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapeutic techniques to flexibly tailor care to clients’ individual needs.