Title: 1) Psychologist; 2) Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Company: 1) Walter Reed National Military Medical Center; 2) Love Psychological & Consulting Services
Location: Rockville, Maryland, United States
Darren D. Love, PsyD, Psychologist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Love Psychological & Consulting Services, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Doctors for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Mental Health Care.
Mr. Love is a respected mental health care professional with over 15 years of industry experience. Since 2020, he has been a clinical health psychologist at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a U.S. military medical center in Bethesda, Maryland, and one of the largest and most prominent military medical centers in the country. In addition to his role at the government medical center, Mr. Love has been a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of his own practice, Love Psychological & Consulting Services, since 2023.
Specializing in treating patients with chronic pain conditions, mainly adults in the military, dependents and retirees, Mr. Love conducts individual and group therapy sessions. He also treats patients suffering from other issues, including depression and anxiety, and conducts couples therapy. Mr. Love utilizes various methods to treat patient systems, including cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Love garnered success as a licensed clinical psychologist at Thriveworks Administrative Services LLC from 2017 to 2023, as a clinical psychologist at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth between 2013 and 2019, and as a licensed clinical psychologist at a local facility from 2011 to 2013. His expertise in clinical psychology and treating chronic pain conditions has been pivotal to his success.
In preparation for his career in mental health care, Mr. Love obtained a master’s degree in biomedical sciences at Midwestern University in 2007, a Master of Science in psychopharmacology from New Mexico State University in 2009, and a Doctor of Philosophy in clinical psychology at Midwestern University in 2011. During his studies, he completed an internship in behavioral medicine at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints Inc. from 2010 to 2011, where he worked exclusively with health patients. The opportunity helped clarify his focus on health-related mental health issues. To further advance his career, Mr. Love is pursuing a master’s degree in cannabis and therapeutic sciences from the University of Maryland.
In addition to his extensive educational background, Mr. Love is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified pain management professional through the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. These credentials have been pivotal to his success in the industry.
Mr. Love remains abreast of industry trends as a member of several industry-related organizations, such as the American Psychological Association and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. His research contributions have notably resulted in his 2022 article, ‘How to Deal with Healthy Stress.’
In light of his hard work, Mr. Love has received several accolades, including a Commendation Letter from the U.S. Military and the Ford Center for a telepathy program he was involved in. His many professional accomplishments are a testament to his ability to empower patients and provide them with tools that lead to more fulfilling lives despite their pain.
Enthusiastic about the future of his career, Mr. Love aims to achieve board certification in clinical psychology and pursue a career as a psychologist. He is also considering becoming a prescriber. He attributes his success thus far to the support of several influential mentors and his mother for her continuous support.
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