Ashley M.
Ortiz
,
PhD
9730 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, MD 21044
United States
About
Dr. Ashley Ortiz is a licensed psychologist in the Center for Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Dr. Ortiz has expertise in neurodevelopmental and psychological assessment for children, adolescents and young adults. Her clinical focus includes evaluating individuals with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, intellectual disability and co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and behavioral challenges. Dr. Ortiz provides comprehensive evaluations through the Executive Function and Pathways to Young Adulthood clinics. Her approach emphasizes culturally responsive care and evidence-based practices tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Education
Dr. Ortiz earned her BS in Psychology from the University of Florida in 2016, followed by an MA in General Psychology from New York University in 2018. She completed her PhD in Counseling Psychology at Howard University in 2023. That same year, she completed an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship in Health Service Psychology at the Washington, DC VA Medical Center. From 2023 to 2025, Dr. Ortiz pursued a postdoctoral fellowship in Child Clinical Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Research
Dr. Ortiz’s research interests focus on the intersection of ethnic identity, gender and mental health, particularly among youth involved in the juvenile legal system. She’s presented at national conferences on topics including acculturative stress, therapeutic jurisprudence and barriers to post-assessment care. Through both clinical work and research, Dr. Ortiz is dedicated to promoting equity in psychological services.