Military Psychology Careers in Virginia - VA

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: February, 19 2010

Psychologists are vital members of the American military.  Due to the vast number of military and naval bases in Virginia, as well as the Pentagon and the close proximity to Washington DC, there are more job opportunities for psychologists in the military here than in most states.  Their expertise in human relations and emotions allow them to assist military members in coping with the stressful lifestyle, training, and emotions that are all part of being enlisted.  A Military Psychologist in Virginia will treat military members in group or individual settings, based on the need.  According to todaysmilitary.com psychologists also provide valuable research that allows the military to improve training, equipment design and even job assignments. 

Military members interested in becoming a military psychologist in Virginia may find that their GI Bill will assist them in their education.  Other fields related to psychology that may be of interest either in the civilian field or in the military includes social worker, chaplain, and counselor. 

Military Bases in Virginia

Defense Supply Center
8000 Jefferson Davis Hwy, ATTN: DSCR-SQ-RAP
Bldg. 33 E Bay Room #9
Richmond, VA 23297-5100
800-789-3863

Fort Blevoir
9655 Belvoir Road, Building 1001
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5561
(703) 545-6700

Fort Eustis
Washington Blvd
Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5114
 (757)878-3638

Fort Lee
500 Lee Avenue
Fort Lee, VA
23801-1605
(804) 765-3000

Fort Monroe
Soldier and Family Support Center
ATTN: ATZG-PA-HC-21
Fort Monroe, VA 23651-6130
(757) 727-2000

Fort Myer
102 Custer Road, Bldg. 201
Fort Myer, VA 22211-1199
(202) 685-3089

Fort Story
Army Community Service, BLDG 522
Fort Story, VA 23459
(757) 422-7305

Henderson Hall
HQBN, MCNCRC, Henderson Hall
1555 S. Southgate Rd, Bldg. 29
Arlington, VA 22214-5000
(703) 545-6700

Langley AFB
45 Nealy Ave, Suite 100, 1 MSS/DPF
Langley AFB, VA 23665
(757) 764-9990

NAB Little Creek
Fleet and Family Support Center, NAB Little Creek
1450 D Street, Bldg. 3129
Norfolk, VA 23521-2231
 (757) 462-7386

NAS Oceana
Fleet & Family Support Center, Oceana
1896 Laser Road, Suite 120
Virginia Beach, VA 23460-2281
(757) 433-2366

NS Norfolk
7928 14th Street, Suite 102
Norfolk, VA 23505-1219
(757) 444-0000

NSGA Northwest
1320 Northwest Blvd, Building 145
Chesapeake, VA 23322-4102
(757) 421-8000

NSWCDD Dahlgren
7241 Potomac Drive, Bldg. 214
Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100
(540) 653-8531

NWS Yorktown
Yorktown Naval Weapons Station
PO Drawer 160 (code 14)
Yorktown, VA 23691-0160
(757) 887-4000

Quantico
Marine Corps Community Service Center
3250 Catlin Ave.
Quantico, VA 22134-5001
(703) 784-2121

SCSC Wallops Island
Surface Combat Systems Center
30 Battle Group Way
Wallops Island, VA 23337-5000
(757) 824-1692

USCG Hampton Roads
Commanding Officer (PW)
4000 Coast Guard Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA 23703-2199
(757) 686-4030

USCG TC Yorktown
Integrated Support Command Portsmouth
4000 Coast Guard Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA 23703-2199
(757) 898-2314

VA Hospitals in Virginia

Hampton VA Medical Center     
100 Emancipation Drive
Hampton, VA 23667
Phone: (757) 722-9961
Fax: (757) 723-6620

Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center      
1201 Broad Rock Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23249
Phone: (804) 675-5000
Fax: (804) 675-5585

Salem VA Medical Center       
1970 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
Phone: (540) 982-2463
Fax: (540) 983-1096