Meet Dr. Mitchell Mazzone: Empathetic and Effective Care at MCG

About Dr. MAZZONE

Therapy languages: English

Pronouns: he/him

Dr. Mazzone is a postdoctoral resident specializing in evidence-based treatments for trauma- and stressor-related disorders (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD]). He also has interest and experience in evidence-based treatments for specific phobias (e.g., agoraphobia, dogs, driving) and borderline personality disorder (BPD). Dr. Mazzone earned his B.A. in Psychology from Stony Brook University, where he also worked as a postbaccalaureate research coordinator studying personality traits and PTSD among World Trade Center responders. Dr. Mazzone went on to a clinical psychology doctoral program at Hofstra University, where he earned his M.A. in 2021 and Ph.D. in 2025. Dr. Mazzone completed his predoctoral residency (2024-2025) at the Medical University of South Carolina, specializing in the treatment and research of traumatic stress. In addition to being a postdoctoral resident at MCG, he is also a postdoctoral fellow at the National Center for PTSD.

Clinically, Dr. Mazzone's entire graduate career has been anchored in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and third-wave treatments such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Moreover, Dr. Mazzone has extensive training and clinical expertise in assessing and treating PTSD utilizing evidence-based treatments such as prolonged exposure (PE) cognitive processing therapy (CPT) as well as dialectical behavior therapy prolonged exposure (DBT PE) for individuals presenting with PTSD and co-occurring BPD. Dr. Mazzone has utilized these treatment approaches with various populations, including Veterans and/or individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+. As such, Dr. Mazzone emphasizes a strong therapeutic alliance that aims to provide a safe and affirming environment for individuals with various identities; similarly, the client's social, biological and cultural backgrounds are strongly considered for developing a case conceptualization, including treatment plans. In terms of research involvement, Dr. Mazzone has submitted and published several manuscripts relating to mechanisms (i.e., cognitive mechanisms, internalized stigma, traumatic events) of PTSD, suicidality and alcohol use among individuals at higher risk for suicide.