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Director of Neuropsychological Assessment, Alta Mira Recovery Programs
\nCEO, Melantha Health Psychology Consulting, PC
\nChief Clinical Officer, Innsightful, Inc.<\/p>\n

Dr. David Pennington is a nationally recognized clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in psychological and neuropsychological assessment, addiction treatment, and co-occurring disorders. He completed specialized training in assessment and integrated care at the San Francisco VA, where he later served as a funded investigator leading NIH-, DoD-, and VA-supported research on behavioral interventions and cognitive recovery in substance use populations.<\/p>\n

As Director of Neuropsychological Assessment at Alta Mira, Dr. Pennington leads a neuroscience-informed testing program designed to generate actionable insights that improve engagement, personalize treatment planning, and support long-term recovery. His work is grounded in evidence-based assessment practices and reflects deep clinical expertise in complex diagnostic evaluation and executive function testing.<\/p>\n

Dr. Pennington is also the CEO and founder of Melantha Health Psychology Consulting, PC and serves as Chief Clinical Officer of Innsightful, Inc., a digital mental health company advancing AI- and biosensor-supported interventions. His work bridges clinical practice, research, and technology innovation. He regularly consults with healthcare startups, leads training for early-career psychologists, and contributes to national conversations on mental health technology and recovery-focused care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Director of Neuropsychological Assessment, Alta Mira Recovery Programs CEO, Melantha Health Psychology Consulting, PC Chief Clinical Officer, Innsightful, Inc. Dr. David Pennington is a nationally recognized clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in psychological and neuropsychological assessment, addiction treatment, and co-occurring disorders. He completed specialized training in assessment and integrated care at the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1214,"template":"","team_category":[],"class_list":["post-1227","teams","type-teams","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nDavid Pennington PhD | Alta Mira Recovery Programs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dr. David L. 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