About

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Dr. Navidi is a licensed clinical psychologist with a diverse set of skills that few psychologists can offer.

His specialties include:

  • working with Pediatric Gastrointestinal (GI) Problems
  • Clinical Hypnosis & Brief Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Pediatric Gastrointestinal (GI) Problems:

Dr. Navidi is one of few psychologists in the Northern Virginia area who combines the following expertise:

  • works with children
  • understands a broad range of GI issues
  • expertise in Clinical Hypnosis & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

He works frequently with local Pediatric Gastroenterologists.

  • Clinical Hypnosis & Brief Therapy:

Dr. Navidi has comprehensive training in the use of brief/short-term therapy techniques and clinical hypnosis through the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. He assists both adults and children who are struggling with chronic health issues, anxieties, phobias and panic disorders utilizing both Clinical Hypnosis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Dr. Navidi is also the Founder and past president of the Northern Virginia Society of Clinical Hypnosis (NVSCH).

  • General Therapy:

Dr. Navidi treats individuals of all ages, couples and families with the full spectrum of mental health difficulties, including: depression, anxiety, panic disorders, critical incidents and emergency situations. He has a great deal of experience in treating child and adolescent behavioral issues and other family conflicts and frequently received referrals from counselors and school psychologists at local schools. 

  • Corporate Consulting & Leadership Coaching:

In addition, Dr. Navidi works as a consultant to private corporations and the Federal government. As a consultant, he works with organizational leaders and teams to improve their effectiveness. He has also worked with a professional sports team in this capacity.

  • Emergency Mental Health:

Dr. Navidi was previously a mental health consultant to police and assisted them during barricade and hostage situations. He was a member of a Mobile Crisis Unit which conducted community outreach for high-risk suicidal, dangerous and psychotic clients.

Dr. Navidi’s Professional Affiliations:

American Psychological Association– www.apa.org

American Society of Clinical Hypnosis– www.asch.net

Credentialed by the National Register of the Health Service Providers in Psychology.

For more information, see www.nationalregister.org and www.findapsychologist.org


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