Professional Bio
Dr. West has extensive experience in the clinical treatment of children, adolescents, and families. She specializes in the assessment and therapeutic treatment of children with acute and chronic medical conditions, especially asthma, vocal cord dysfunction, Type I diabetes, craniofacial anomolies, abdominal pain, and encopresis. She also has expertise in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, and adjustment disorders in children and adolescents.
Dr. West is the Director of the Child and Adolescent Track of the Psychology Doctoral Internship Program.
Dr. West's' current research focus is on the measurement of implementer fidelity and competence, the relationship of these constructs to intervention outcomes, and the implications for training interventionists.
Dr. West is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Genesee Valley Psychological Association.
| Award for Excellence in Teaching |
2009 |
| Award for Excellence in Teaching | Department of Psychiatry, URMC |
2005 |
| Psychology Internship Predoctoral Training Award for Excellence | Department of Psychiatry, URMC |
2001 |
| National Research Service Award | NIMH |
1997 - 2000 |
| Teaching Assistantship (merit based) | University of Denver |
1995 |
| Colorado Graduate Fellowship | University of Denver |
1995 - 1997 |
| Sarah Williston Prize | Mount Holyoke College | Mount Holyoke College |
1992 |
| Alumnae Scholar Athlete Award | Mount Holyoke Alumanae Association | Mount Holyoke College |
1992 |
| Sigma Xi Scientific Honor Society |
1992 |
| Phi Beta Kappa | Mount Holyoke College |
1991 |
| Psi Chi Honor Society | Mount Holyoke College |
1991 |
