Dr. Robyn Pashby, PhD, Psychologist | Health
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Dr. Robyn Pashby, PhD

Psychologist | Health

5506 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 26 Washington DC, 20015
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Dr. Robyn Pashby is a licensed clinical health psychologist and a nationally recognized expert in the psychological and behavioral treatment of obesity and obesity-related chronic health conditions. As the founder of Health Psychology Partners, she leads a team specializing in the complex intersection of mental health, obesity, and chronic illness—an area where few psychologists have her depth of expertise. Dr. Pashby integrates evidence-based psychological and behavioral health strategies with medical science, bridging the gap between psychology and medical care to offer comprehensive, patient-centered treatment. She practices in person in Washington DC and virtually in more than 40 states around the US.

Education and Training

UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine PhD in Medical and Clinical Psychology 2009

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY MA in Psychology 2001

COLBY COLLEGE BA Psychology 1995

Board Certification

Licensed Psychologist; District of Columbia

Licensed Psychologist; State of Maryland

Licensed Psychologist; State of Virginia

Licensed Psychologist; State of New York

Licensed Psychologist; State of Hawaii

Licensed Psychologist PSYPACT

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Dr. Robyn Pashby, PhD's Expert Contributions
  • Am I 'cheating' if I use a weight loss medication?

    Let’s talk about a question that’s loaded with shame, stigma, and a whole lot of cultural noise: "If I use a weight loss medication like Ozempic/Wegovy, am I cheating?"I hear this almost daily from patients who are doing the hard work of managing their health and the fact that it even feels like...

Areas of expertise and specialization

obesityanxietybody imageweight

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Founder and Director; Clinical Health Psychologist HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY PARTNERS, LLC 2016 - Present
  • National Board of Directors and Chair, Mental Health Committee THE OBESITY ACTION COALITION (OAC) 2022 - Present
  • Obesity & Weight Management Advisory Group Member AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION 2024 - Present
  • Clinical Practice Committee THE OBESITY SOCIETY 2025 - Present
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines on Pharmacotherapy for Obesity Committee THE ENDOCRINE SOCIETY 2025 - Present
  • F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology Research Assistant Professor of Psychology UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES 2024 - Present
  • Assistant Director & Senior Psychologist NATIONAL CENTER FOR WEIGHT AND WELLNESS (NCWW) 2012 - 2017
  • Consulting Psychologist GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 2009 - 2012

Awards

  • Psychologist of the Month 2024 Washington DC Psychological Association 
  • Top Psychologist 2025 Women in Medicine 
  • 2025 Psychologist to Watch 2025 USA Today 

Professional Memberships

  • Women Business Leaders (WBL) of the US Health Care Industry Foundation Member  
  • Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) Member  
  • The Obesity Society (TOS) Member  
  • Obesity Medical Association (OMA) Member  
  • DC Psychological Association (DCPA) Member, Former Vice President Professional Affairs  
  • Academy of Health Professions Program Advisory Committee  

Fellowships

  • USU CENTER FOR HEALTH DISPARITIES and THE DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY EATING AND WEIGHT BEHAVIORS  2010

Dr. Robyn Pashby, PhD's Practice location

Health Psychology Partners

5506 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 26 -
Washington, DC 20015
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