Vickie L. West, Ph.D.

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230 West Center Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 521-4909

Education

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The University of Arkansas, 1986
  • M.A. in Clinical Psychology from The University of Arkansas, 1981

Background / Experience

13 years in private practice and prior to this worked in a community mental health center and a state hospital

Professional Interests/Specialties

  • Psychological development of adults and the effect similarities and differences have on long-term romantic relationships 
  • Psychological evaluations 
  • Use of imagination and guided imagery in resolution of problems 
  • Loss, depression, and anger as catalysts for therapeutic change 
  • Children's use of art work and play in working through their challenges 
  • Effect of religion on the psyche across various cultures, time, and within the therapeutic relationship 
  • Significance and dynamics of dream analysis 
  • Effect of the therapeutic relationship on the process of change 
  • Women and men's issues in the second half of life 


Professional Affiliations/Activities


American Psychological Association
Candidate in training with The Inter-Regional Society for Jungian Analysts
Arkansas Psychological Association
Society for Personality Assessment 

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