I’m Dr. Aliya Chapman.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Blacksburg, VA. I practice in Virginia and in PsyPact states nationwide. I have over ten years of post-doctoral experience and until June 2025 I also served Virginia by Governor’s appointment on the state Board of Psychology, ending with a year as Chair of the Board.
I own Pathways Psychology LLC, where I provide diagnostic assessment and psychotherapy to help you understand, manage, and overcome difficulties. My goal is to help you build the meaningful life that you want to live.
more about my work
In therapy, I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you explore your challenges and create solutions. Coherence Therapy helps me understand who you are and the factors that have shaped you into the person you are today.
When conducting a psychological assessment, I learn about your life, the timeline of your concerns, and your current symptoms and the way they impact your life. I also gather information from other sources (e.g., records, family members, and teachers). We complete standardized tests that identify patterns of difficulties. The goal is to accurately identify underlying psychiatric problems so that you can obtain the personalized services you need.
My expertise
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2014 from George Mason University.
- Primary license: Virginia (#0810005062).
- Authorized to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology in all PsyPact states (#5956).
- Member and past Chair of the Virginia Board of Psychology (term ending June 2025).
- Credentialed as a National Register Health Service Psychologist (#56103).
- Other Memberships:
- Trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, QPR suicide prevention, perinatal mental health, and several other forms of clinical intervention.
- Former Senior Staff Psychologist at Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center, Virginia Tech (2012-2019).
- Former Shelter Manager at Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice/Loudoun Abused Women’s Center (2006-2007).
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