Kelly A. Nye

Kelly A. Nye, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer affiliated with both the Department of Psychiatry and Department of Neurology at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC). As a licensed psychologist in New York, she specializes in integrative care models and mental health interventions for patients with neurological conditions, particularly functional neurological disorders. Her roles include directing a behavioral health clinic embedded in Neurology, providing inpatient consultations at the Strong Epilepsy Center, and participating in the Physician Communication Coaching Program.

Education

• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, West Virginia University (2021)
• M.S. in Family & Marriage Therapy/Counseling, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry (2016)
• B.A. in Experimental Psychology, University of South Carolina (2014)

Research Focus

Her work bridges clinical psychology and neurology, emphasizing pain management, patient-reported outcomes, and psychological adaptation to neurological diseases. Publications demonstrate expertise in developing assessment tools for spinal surgery candidates and analyzing health-seeking behaviors in rural populations.

Awards & Recognition

• 2023 Postdoctoral Fellow Award
• 2023 Early Career Psychologist Credentialing Scholarship
• 2022 Outstanding Trainee Poster Award
• Education Grant for Burn Survivor Students

Clinical Leadership

Dr. Nye leads a behavioral health clinic integration within URMC's Neurology Department and contributes to epilepsy care through her work at the Strong Epilepsy Center's long-term video EEG monitoring unit. She actively educates physicians and mental health professionals about neurological-mental health intersections.