Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations, Expert Testimony, and Therapy
Client-centered and evidence-based assessments and therapy for children, adults, and families throughout Maryland, D.C., and Virginia.
Welcome to King Therapeutic & Assessment Services
Dr. Seth King is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience serving Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia.
As the owner of King Therapeutic & Assessment Services, Dr. King helps individuals navigate relationship challenges and build stronger, more fulfilling connections while also providing comprehensive psychological evaluations that address trauma, attachment, emotional and behavioral issues, parenting capacity, international adoption, and juvenile justice matters.
He works with children, adolescents, adults, and families from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds.
Recognized by the Courts for expert testimony and reliable evaluations, Dr. King brings professionalism, empathy, and cultural sensitivity to every session whether guiding personal growth in therapy or supporting informed decision-making through clear and in-depth assessments.
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Psychotherapy for Relationship Challenges
Dr. King provides client-centered psychotherapy for individuals seeking to build deeper, more fulfilling connections.
Whether you are hoping to understand patterns in past relationships, strengthen communication, or stay true to yourself while nurturing a partnership, Dr. King offers a compassionate space to explore your goals, honor your strengths, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
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Court-Ordered Evaluations & Testimony
Dr. King provides expert forensic evaluations and testimony for Courts throughout Maryland, D.C., and Virginia.
He specializes in parenting capacity assessments, parent-child interaction evaluations, and waiver/transfer of jurisdiction evaluations for adolescents.
His work reflects established standards in psychological assessment, clinical expertise, and insight into diverse family dynamics with the purpose of delivering timely, clear, and practical recommendations.
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International Adoption Evaluations
Dr. King provides specialized psychological evaluations for individuals and families pursuing international adoption.
With over a decade of experience, he helps families and agencies meet evolving country-specific requirements, including adoptions from South Korea, Colombia, India, Costa Rica, and Ecuador.
His evaluations assess parenting capacity, issues pertaining to attachment and trauma, and other key factors to support a child’s successful transition into a new culture and living environment.
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Other Areas of Assessment
Dr. King provides evaluations to address a wide range of clinical concerns, including Intellectual Disabilities, ADHD, Mood Disorders, and PTSD.
He also conducts psychoeducational assessments to identify factors impacting a child's academic performance, distinguishing between learning disabilities and emotional challenges.
Dr. King is especially great at building rapport with children, adolescents, and adults to gather necessary information needed to developing practical treatment recommendations.
I look forward to working with you.
I am committed to offering an insightful and beneficial experience for every client and family I work with.
Whether you are seeking a psychological evaluation, expert consultation, or therapy, my goal is to provide clear guidance that is grounded in accepted professional standards and tailored to your individual needs.
I approach each case with empathy, professionalism, and deep respect for the unique circumstances that led to you seeking my assistance.
I believe that effective assessment and therapy can facilitate understanding, growth, and enduring positive change. If you are seeking compassionate support and expertise, I would be honored to collaborate with you and I look forward to learning more about how I can help in addressing your needs.