Allison Kay Wilkerson

Dr. Allison Kay Wilkerson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (DBSM) affiliated with the Sleep, Mood, and Anxiety Research and Treatment (SMART) Division.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Texas A&M University
• Master of Education in Counseling Education - University of North Texas
• Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology - University of North Texas

Training

• Pre-Doctoral Internship - Charleston Consortium Psychology Internship Program
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Sleep, Mood, and Anxiety Research & Treatment Division, MUSC

Research Focus

Dr. Wilkerson specializes in developing technology-mediated interventions for sleep and mental health disorders. Her federally funded research program focuses on:

• Digital dissemination of evidence-based therapies
• Innovative treatment delivery platforms
• Integration of behavioral sleep medicine with mental health care
• Remote monitoring and telehealth applications

Awards

• Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (DBSM)

Research Leadership

As Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on multiple federal grants, Dr. Wilkerson leads projects developing accessible mental health solutions through technological innovation.

Laboratory Affiliation

Member of the Sleep, Mood, and Anxiety Research and Treatment (SMART) Division, focusing on translational research in behavioral health.