Ayesha Shaikh

Ayesha Shaikh is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Whittier College, where she has served since 2003. She is also a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in adult psychopathology, ADHD in college students, and interpersonal functioning. Her clinical experience spans diverse settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient psychiatry units, and private practice, where she has provided therapy, assessment, and crisis intervention for adults across the lifespan.

Academic History:

• B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
• M.A., Miami University
• Ph.D., Miami University
• APA-Approved Predoctoral Internship and Postdoctoral Fellowship, Northwestern University Medical School

Research & Teaching: Dr. Shaikh focuses on interpersonal processes, ADHD in college populations, and pedagogy. She teaches courses such as Abnormal Psychology, Clinical Communication Laboratory, and a travel course on Native Hawaiian historical/cultural trauma. She actively involves undergraduates in research projects and serves on the Western Psychological Association’s Council of Representatives.

Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not listed, Dr. Shaikh mentors students in research and fieldwork. She has collaborated on projects addressing ADHD interventions and communication in relationships.