Clinicians
Heather Powell, Ph.D.
Dr. Powell is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the neurocognitive assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with attention deficit disorders (ADHD), learning disabilities, psychiatric illness, and emotional and/or behavioral issues. She also has experience working with gifted and talented as well as twice exceptional (i.e., gifted students with learning challenges) students.
In addition to psychological evaluations, Dr. Powell provides psychological and behavioral treatments for children and adolescents who may be struggling with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, and anger problems. She utilizes a strengths-based approach, helping children and families identify strengths and learn to use them to address their challenges. Dr. Powell's treatment style relies mainly on cognitive and behavioral strategies to increase coping skills, and decrease maladaptive responses to stress. She also specializes in gradual exposure techniques to address anxiety.
Dr. Powell has worked in a variety of mental health and educational settings, including psychiatric hospitals, residental treatment centers, children's hospitals, public schools, and community private practice. She holds a Masters in Psychology from American University in Washington D.C. and a Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of South Florida. She completed a clinical internship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and a two-year post-doctoral fellowship at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She then served as a staff psychologist at the Johns Hopkins Hospital for a number of years before opening Jones Falls Psych Associates in 2012.
Dr. Powell is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Maryland Psychological Association, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Maryland branch of the International Dyslexia Association.
Dr. Powell is originally from the Midwest, but has lived in the Baltimore area since 2006. She currently lives in Towson with her husband and three children.
Jessica Hankinson, Ph.D.
Dr. Hankinson is a licensed psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and their families to treat adjustment, anxiety, mood, and behavioral concerns. She takes a skills-based approach to help individuals and families learn strategies to cope with emotional distress, improve daily functioning, and overcome obstacles to their general well-being. Dr. Hankinson also specializes in working with individuals and families to promote adjustment to chronic and acute medical conditions such as chronic pain, elimination disorders/toileting problems, gastrointestinal and urological problems, sleep problems, headaches, injury or surgery, kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and various neurodevelopmental disorders. Her treatment approach addresses the interplay between physical and psychological health. She utilizes behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and motivational strategies to increase behavioral compliance, improve coping and adjustment, decrease anxiety and avoidance, and improve overall emotional and behavioral functioning.
Dr. Hankinson has worked in a variety of mental health and medical settings, including a university based community mental health clinic, children's hospitals, and pediatric medical specialty clinics. She received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia and her Master's and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Florida. She completed a clinical internship and two year post-doctoral fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Most recently, she was on faculty as an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry where she held clinical, research, supervisory, and teaching roles. Dr. Hankinson has been involved in grant funded research projects, presented at numerous national and international conferences, and has co-authored several peer reviewed psychology journal articles and chapter books.
Dr. Hankinson is originally from Wilmington, Delaware. She has lived in the Baltimore area since 2008. She resides in Towson with her husband, 3 children, and dog.
Shania Bayley, M.S.
Shania is a Registered Psychology Associate who specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents. Her experience includes treating anxiety-related disorders, such as social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and illness anxiety disorder, as well as attention deficit disorders, social skills issues, and emotion regulation concerns. Shania also conducts psychoeducational and neurocognitive assessments that provide diagnostic clarity on intellectual difficulties and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Shania has earned both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Psychology. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Loyola University Maryland. She is also completing a clinical externship at Children’s National Hospital and has worked in community private practice and college counseling settings.
Shania is the President of the Maryland Psychological Association of Graduate Students. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy, and Association of Black Psychologists.
Shania is originally from Georgia and has lived in along the East Coast throughout her life. She lives in Inner Harbor with her Labrador Retriever.
As a Registered Psychology Associate, Shania practices under the license and supervision of Drs Powell and Hankinson.
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Heather Principino, M.S.
Heather is a Registered Psychology Associate who has experience providng therapy for children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group settings. Her experience includes treating anxiety- and depressive-related disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, conduct-related disorders, as well as resolving emotion regulation difficulties, relationship conflict, and identity disturbance. Heather also has experience as a Board-Certified Autism Technician and worked with children with autism spectrum disorder using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness approaches in her work with clients. Heather also conducts psychoeducational assessments to better understand emotional and behavioral presentations in order to foster positive change in clients.
Heather has earned both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Psychology. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Loyola University Maryland. She is also completing two clinical externships at Spring Grove Hospital Center and the Child Guidance Clinic through the D.C. Superior Courts.
Heather is the Co-Chair of the Educational Affairs Committee for the Maryland Psychology Association of Graduate Students. She is also a Teaching Assistant for students in Loyola’s doctoral Clinical Psychology program, where she aids students in their readiness to conduct assessments with child and adolescent clients.
Heather is originally from Rochester, New York and moved to Baltimore in 2020 for her graduate program. She lives in Canton and enjoys exercising, reading novels, and travelling in her free time.
As a Registered Psychology Associate, Heather practices under the license and supervision of Drs Powell and Hankinson.