Psychology

The Department of Psychology at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI) offers a variety of services to help meet the unique and diverse needs of our patient population. The department is comprised of 8 doctoral-level psychologists. While our team members come from diverse training backgrounds, the department specializes in the provision of behavioral and cognitive-behavioral treatments for psychological disorders. Department members also have expertise in Neuropsychology and Forensic Psychology. The department provides exceptional training experiences through the externship programs.

Mission

Vision

To champion human potential with optimism, expertise, and innovation.

Psychological Services

• Application of discipline-specific expertise to all aspects of a patient’s treatment process leading to mental health recovery.
• Assessment and evaluative services to address diagnostic and treatment issues. Specialties include neuropsychology, behavioral and cognitive-behavioral psychology, and forensic psychology.
• Direct psychotherapeutic services such as individual, group, and family therapies, consistent with individual needs of patients.
• Functional assessment of behavior and implementation of behavioral strategies.
• Supervision and didactic training for clinical psychology externs.
• Consultation and training for hospital personnel, friends, and families to facilitate recovery for the individuals we serve.

Contact Information

Psychology Department

(703) 207-7100

Director of Psychology

Azure Baron, Psy.D. , CSOTP

Forensic Coordinator

Maia McKinney, Ph.D.

Psychology/Forensic Admin. Asst.

Diane Corum

Psychology Staff

Adria Trotman, Ph.D.
David Stout, Psy.D.
Deanna Little, Psy.D.
Karen Cichon, Ph.D.
Laurence Levine, Psy.D.
Leslie Murray, Psy.D.
Tabetha Lyon, Psy.D.