Robyn Mehlenbeck

Dr. Robyn Mehlenbeck is a Professor of Psychology at George Mason University, Director of Mason’s Center for Community Mental Health (CCMH), and a Consultant at Inova Children’s Hospital’s pediatric endocrine clinic. She is a Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist and Fellow of the American Psychological Association. Her interdisciplinary work bridges clinical practice, research, and training.

• Specializes in children with medical conditions using family systems approaches
• Active in international organizations like the Association for Psychology Training Clinic Directors

Her research focuses on pediatric obesity, eating disorders, Type 1 diabetes management, resilience, and interdisciplinary training, with clinical data derived from CCMH and the Center for Evidence-Based Behavioral Health.

Recent publications highlight adaptations of eating disorder prevention programs for diabetic adolescents, bi-directional links between physical activity and sleep in overweight children, and policy recommendations for child health. Her work emphasizes digital health innovations and community accessibility.

Scientific Awards

• Fellow of the American Psychological Association
• Past President of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

She supervises graduate students, consults on clinical projects, and delivers invited presentations on topics like workplace resilience and suicidal ideation recognition. Media contributions include Psychology Today and WHIO News.