Robert L. Jenkins, PhD
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences  

Title: Associate Professor and Chief Psychologist
Call for Appointment: (202) 741-2888
Medical Education:  University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Internship:  University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Fellowship:  Oklahoma State University
Board Certification:  Psychology
Clinical Interests:  Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies,  Neuropsychological Assessment,   Behavioral Medicine, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Adult ADHD, Depression, Stress Management, Sleep Disorders

Profile:
Dr. Jenkins, a member of the faculty of the George Washington University since 1981, is currently Associate Professor and Chief Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology. 

Dr. Jenkins received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1972 from the University of Maryland with a double major in Psychology and Sociology.  He was awarded a Master's Degree in Psychology by Loyola College in 1974, and a PhD in Biological Psychology with a focus in neuropsychology by the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 1979.  Before receiving his doctorate, Dr. Jenkins worked as a research assistant in a psychophysiology laboratory at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center, and later as the onsite director of an experimental neuropsychology lab at the Oklahoma City Veteran's Administration Hospital.  Dr. Jenkins completed a post doctoral program in Clinical Psychology at the Oklahoma State University, and served a post doctoral internship in Clinical Psychology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Since completing his education and joining the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates,  Dr. Jenkins' clinical interests have developed along three lines:  Psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment;  applications of cognitive and behavioral treatments for anxiety disorders (especially obsessive compulsive disorder), mood disorders, insomnia, adult ADHD and habit disorders; and, stress management and behavioral medicine/behavioral health.  As an experienced therapist, Dr. Jenkins operates from a cognitive and behavioral framework to offer practical, effective, problem oriented and evidence based approaches to help his clients.

In addition to coordinating the psychological and neuropsychological assessment service, Dr. Jenkins had directed an APA accredited pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology for 12 years, has mentored post doctoral fellows in neuropsychology, and teaches in both medical and residency programs within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.