
Ladonna Saxon, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
School Medical School
Department Psychiatry
Biography
Dr. Saxon is the Assistant Chief of Psychology at the VA North Texas Health Care system. She serves as a national trainer within VHA for the Motivational Interviewing/Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain Evidence Based Psychotherapy programs. Clinically, she specializes in Clinical Health Psychology, with particular emphasis in the areas of non-pharmacological approaches to pain management and treatment of sleep disorders.
Books
Featured Books
Integrated primary behavioral health care for women veterans with disabilities. In Eliminating Inequities for Women with Disabilities: An Agenda for Health and Wellness
Cordes CC, Mona L, Saxon LC (2016). American Psychological Association
Honors & Awards
- South Central Mental Illness Research, Education & Clinical Center Excellence in Teaching Award
(2018) - VA North Texas HCS Special Advancement for Achievement
(2018) - VA North Texas HCS Special Advancement for Achievement
(2016) - Nicholls State University Outstanding Alumna
(2015) - VA North Texas HCS Federal Womens Program Outstanding Woman Award
(2015) - VA North Texas HCS Special Advancement for Achievement
(2014) - American Pain Society Young Investigator Award
(2009)
Professional Associations/Affiliations
- American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (2016)
- Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (2013)