John D. McKellar, PhD

Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
Dr. McKellar began his career as a researcher and clinical educator at the Palo Alto VA and Stanford University studying interventions for addiction, pain, and PTSD before spending several years as a national trainer for cognitive-behavioral pain interventions in the VA. His approach for helping patients with chronic pain incorporates Mindfulness/CBT interventions with pain neuroscience education. Whether working with pain or trauma Dr. McKellar helps patient use their understanding and self-com passion to develop effective ways to cope with pain and negative mood.