Sarah Westen, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida. Dr. Westen is currently the Director of Diabetes Behavioral Medicine and Psychology at UF Health, a Board Member on the American Diabetes Association’s Youth Strategies Committee, and a Board Member on the JDRF Psychosocial Advisory Committee. Dr. Westen is former Chair of the American Psychological Association’s Special Interest Group in Diabetes, and a former JDRF National Psychology Fellowship recipient. Prior to coming to the University of Florida, Dr. Westen completed a fellowship at the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIH) as an Intramural Research Training Award recipient. Dr. Westen’s research in diabetes has won multiple recognitions and is supported through the National Institutes of Health and American Psychological Association.

Clinically, Dr. Westen is interested in the biopsychosocial aspects of chronic illness throughout the lifespan (e.g., coping, family management, transition from pediatric to adult care, treatment of comorbid mental health and behavioral conditions). Her patient-oriented clinical research focuses on factors affecting adherence to medical treatment regimens, with an interest in using technology to optimize outcomes such as time-in-range, sleep quality and duration, and quality of life. Dr. Westen is additionally interested in improving care in underserved communities for individuals living with diabetes.

• Licensed Psychologist

  Florida Board of Psychology

Dr. Westen’s patient-oriented clinical research in type 1 diabetes focuses on factors affecting adherence to medical treatment regimens, with an interest in using technology to optimize outcomes such as time-in-range, sleep quality and duration, and quality of life.

• Clinical Trial Interventions
• Feeding and weight concerns
• Sleep Disorders
• Telehealth
• Type 1 Diabetes

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