Jason DeViva

Jason DeViva is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and works with the VA Connecticut Health Care System. He co-directs the PTSD Clinical Team and serves as a PTSD mentor for the VA New England region. His roles include military sexual trauma coordinator for VA Connecticut and national lead trainer for cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia dissemination. He has 19 years of VA experience treating veterans with PTSD and anxiety disorders, publishing extensively on PTSD treatment engagement, sleep disturbances in PTSD, and insomnia therapies. He co-authored an award-winning book for families of individuals with PTSD.

Education:

• PhD in Psychology, University of Hawaii (2001)
• Pre-doctoral Internship, Battle Creek VA Medical Center (2001)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Dartmouth Medical School (2003)

Research Interests: Dr. DeViva focuses on improving engagement and completion rates of evidence-based PTSD treatments for veterans, exploring how sleep disturbances (e.g., insomnia) intersect with PTSD. He investigates bidirectional effects of treating PTSD and sleep disorders, emphasizing clinical outcomes and healthcare system implementation. Recent work examines opioid use disorder treatment modalities, military sexual trauma documentation, and integrating spiritual care in inpatient psychiatric settings.

Grants & Collaborations: Collaborates with researchers like Allison Gaffey, Anne Klee, and Cynthia Brandt on VA-funded projects. His work is supported through VA clinical and research programs, though specific grant details are not listed here.

Labs/Teams: Leads the PTSD Clinical Team at VA Connecticut and contributes to national VA initiatives like cognitive processing therapy dissemination.