Stephanie McWilliams, Ph.D, CMPC
Service Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology; Director, Quin Curtis Center
We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change. —Carl Rogers.
About
Dr. Stephanie McWilliams earned her Ph.D. in Kinesiology with a specialization in Youth Mentorship from West Virginia University in 2019. She received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at Columbia University in New York in 2003 and earned a post-Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology from California University of Pennsylvania in 2012. She has been teaching at WVU since 2013. Stephanie is a licensed psychologist in the state of West Virginia as well as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC).
Degrees
- Ph.D. West Virginia University, 2019
- M.A. Columbia University, 2003
- B.A. Bucknell University, 2002
Research Interests
Dr. McWilliams is interested in the impact of mentorship on the well-being and performance of youth athletes. She has also been exploring how the provision of mental health services in a camp setting (e.g. Scouting America) impacts positive youth development outcomes and allows for collaborative care with medical professionals. Finally, Dr. McWilliams is interested in student training and patient care outcomes in training clinic settings.
Courses
- Psychology 364 - Psychology of Adjustment
- Psychology 481/491 – Professional Field Experience
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