Samuel Gordon, PhD
 Samuel Gordon, PhDPsychologist, MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, D.C.Samuel Gordon, PhD, is a clinical psychologist at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital serving children, adolescents, and adults with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities. He has been at MedStar NRH since 1989, where he provides psychotherapeutic interventions aimed at mediating suffering associated with psychological and physical pains that are the result of or exacerbated by long-term physical and medical disabling conditions. He is a member of The Association of Black Psychologists and The American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers Dr. Gordon specializes in helping people with spinal cord injuries make important psychological adjustments during their stay in rehab and beyond. His video interview addresses when to have a psychological evaluation during rehab, and how patients can develop a clear understanding of their paralysis. He answers questions about the most difficult psychological obstacles for patients and families and the effectiveness of group therapy and peer mentors in helping patients to adjust. |
