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)
