Sarah C Westen, Ph.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
About Sarah C Westen
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.
Accomplishments
Teaching Profile
Board Certifications
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Licensed PsychologistFlorida Board of Psychology
Clinical Profile
- Psychology
- Clinical Child / Pediatric Psychology
- Clinical Health Psychology
- Adjustment disorder
- Depression – resources
- Eating disorders – resources
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Type 1 diabetes
Research Profile
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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Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 273-6029
- Business:
- westens@phhp.ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100165
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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1225 CENTER DRIVE
DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
GAINESVILLE FL 326100165