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 12 clinicians, including ten doctoral-level psychologists and two behavior specialists. 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 and post-doctoral 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 implement behavioral strategies.
• Supervision and didactic training for clinical psychology externs and post- doctoral residents.
• Consultation and training for hospital personnel, friends, and families to facilitate our patients’ recovery.

Contact Information

Psychology Department

Chris Khellaf, Ph.D.
Director of Psychology

Forensic Division

Chris Khellaf, Ph.D.
Chief Psychologist for Forensic Services

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