Dr. Libby Parins, MA, Psy.D., is the Chief of Staff at the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP). With extensive experience in military psychology, her clinical expertise focuses on suicide prevention and the treatment of PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorders among service members and their families.

After beginning her career as a Navy psychologist, Dr. Parins has been with the CDP since 2007, serving in various roles. This includes work as a faculty member for APA-accredited psychology internship programs at Navy Medical Center San Diego and Madigan Army Medical Center. Her experience also extends to being a project developer and trainer for both military and civilian programs, as well as an Assistant Director of Training and Education.

As a CDP faculty member, Dr. Parins has traveled across the United States, Europe, and Asia to provide continuing education to behavioral health providers. Her widely recognized training includes topics such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Prevention, ethics, military culture, and the deployment cycle. Dr. Parins is passionate about working with graduate students and adult learners dedicated to supporting military populations. She is currently based in North Carolina.