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Psychologist and Therapist in Ashburn, Virginia Aaliyah Gibbons, Psychologist

License: PsyD

Provider Gender: Female

Ages Served: 6-65+

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy & testing only

Aaliyah Gibbons, PsyD

Dr. Aaliyah Gibbons, PsyD. is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in psychological testing for clients aged six and older. She specializes in diagnosing and treating severe and persistent mental health conditions including personality disorders, eating disorders, psychosis, and bipolar disorder. Her expertise also extends to ADHD, Autism, bariatric pre-surgical, and neuropsychological evaluations as well. Dr. Gibbons earned her bachelor's degree in biology and interdisciplinary social science from Clarkson University. She then pursued her master's and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology-DC campus. Her pre-doctoral internship, completed at Manhattan Psychiatric Center, provided her in depth experience in treating severe mental health conditions in a long-term inpatient setting.



Following this, she completed her post-doctoral work at Metropolitan Psychological Services, offering outpatient therapy for a wide range of issues. Throughout her career, Dr. Gibbons has worked in diverse treatment settings including corrections, the justice system, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and short-term inpatient hospitals. She believes that psychological testing is a powerful tool for self-understanding and personal growth. Dr. Gibbons is committed to providing a compassionate, non-judgmental, and individualized testing experience, helping each client understand the mind body connection for a holistic perspective of their concerns. She is often known for her ability to clarify complex psychological and biological information, making it accessible and practical for every client she meets.



In her spare time, she enjoys baking, painting, and is a horror movie enthusiast. Besides assessment, Dr. Gibbons is a dedicated professor and published author, always striving to contribute to the field of psychology through education, research, and mentorship. As an advocate for trauma-informed care in therapy and assessment, she also frequently conducts training sessions on this topic, in addition to providing trainings on the treatment of borderline personality disorder.

Testing

  • Neuropsychological Testing
  • Psychological Testing

Interventions

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Populations

Education

  • Virginia Therapy and Wellness

    Fellowship | 2024

    Fairfax, VA, United States

  • metropolitan psychological services

    Fellowship | 2024

    Arlington, VA, United States

  • The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

    Graduate School | 2023

    Washington, DC, United States

  • Manhattan Psychiatric Center

    Internship | 2023

    new york, NY, United States

  • Clarkson University

    Undergraduate | 2016

    potsdam, NY, United States

Languages

  • English

FAQs

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