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2024
2023
November 2025
Northern Virginia Clinical Psychologists (NVCP) Fall 2025 Newsletter
Dr. Mason was featured in the Fall 2025 Newsletter’s “Member Spotlight”
October 2025
Appointment to the Children, Youth, and Families Collaborative Commission of the City of Alexandria
Dr. Mason was appointed this October to the Children, Youth, and Families Collaborative Commission of the City of Alexandria (CYFCC). The three main goals of the 2025 CYFCC Children and Youth Master Plan are to (1) support the physical and mental health of children, (2) contribute to the academic success and career readiness of youth, and (3) increase the positive experiences of youth and their families and decrease instances of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Dr. Mason’s three-year term on the Commission starts in November 2025.
October 2025
2025 Micro Business of the Year Award
Aptivate Educational and Psychological Solutions, recently won the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Micro Business of the Year Award. Micro Business nominees must have five or fewer full-time employees and/or earn less than $1 million in annual revenue. The Best in Business Awards program was held on October 23, 2025 and highlighted the following regarding Dr. Mason’s work: “Aptivate Educational and Psychological Solutions transforms the lives of youth ages 3-22 through integrated academic and psychological services. Founded by Dr. Amber Mason in 2022, Aptivate offers evaluations, therapy, social skills, tutoring, and college counseling, both in Old Town Alexandria and virtually via PSYPACT. Beyond clinical excellence, Aptivate is a community leader, providing full scholarships to social skills camps, subsidized therapy, and ongoing group programs in partnership with Community Lodgings. Dr. Mason mentors emerging psychologists, co-founded a peer consultation group, and advocates for mental health policy, while the team actively supports nonprofits and scholarship programs, making a lasting impact on families and youth.”
October 2025
Community Connection (Community Lodgings Summer Newsletter) Acknowledgment
Aptivate was given a special acknowledgment in Community Connections for providing six (6) scholarships to children to attend our summer Social Skills Boot Camp.
October 2025
Alexandria Living Magazine article
“Alexandria Celebrates ‘Best in Business’: The Chamber ALX presented an evening
celebrating winners of the Best in Business awards.”
https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/business/alexandria-celebrates-best-in-business/
July 2025
Community Connection (Community Lodgings Summer Newsletter) Acknowledgment
Aptivate was given a special acknowledgment in Community Connections for providing six (6) scholarships to children to attend our summer Social Skills Boot Camp.
March 2025
Fusion Academy at Reston campus Ad featuring Dr. Mason
Fusion Reston community event called “Supporting Every Learner: Health, Wellness & Academic Success” with Dr. Amber Mason featured as the keynote speaker.
February 2025
Patch.com Article
“SCORE Helps Child Psychologist Launch, Expand Private Practice: Aptivate Educational and Psychological Solutions broadens audience through pitch competition”
https://patch.com/virginia/arlington-va/score-helps-child-psychologist-launch-expand-private-practice
July 2024
Community Connection (Community Lodgings Summer Newsletter) Acknowledgment
Aptivate was given a special acknowledgment in Community Connections for providing four (4) scholarships to children to attend our summer Social Skills Boot Camp.
May 2024
2024 40 Under 40 Honoree, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
“In recognition of your scholastic achievements, professional accomplishments, and community impact.” Video shown at the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce 2024 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony. Dr. Mason is a 2024 honoree.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9lViLcScVe/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
September 2023
Street Style Feature, Alexandria Stylebook
https://alexandriastylebook.com/alexandria-stylebook/street-style-amber-mason-september-14-2023
March 2023
Featured Business Owner, M&T Bank’s NBC4 Women’s History Month TV Commercial
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/ggRJgjUMhuTQwnhV/?
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