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Dr. Kimberli Treadwell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Connecticut, with offices at both the Storrs (Bousfield 137) and Waterbury (WTBY 340) campuses. She earned her Ph.D. from Temple University in 1995 and directs the Child and Adolescent Anxiety Lab.
Research Focus
Her work examines cognitive and environmental risk factors for anxiety disorders across development:
- Mechanisms of worry and generalized anxiety
- Parent/peer interaction patterns
- Clinical translation for child/adolescent treatment
- Emerging adult mental health
Teaching
Undergraduate courses include:
- General Psychology II
- Abnormal Psychology
- Abnormal Child Psychology
Student Advising
Current and former advisees:
- Catherine Stewart (M.S.)
- Connor Gallik (B.A.)
- Caitlin Dombrowski (graduated)
- Amanda LeTard (Ph.D., graduated)
Lab Initiatives
The Child and Adolescent Anxiety Lab conducts community-engaged research, including collaborations with the Waterbury Police Department (therapy horse program) and presentations at major conferences like the Eastern Psychological Association meeting. Lab alumni hold positions at institutions implementing behavioral interventions (e.g., Glenholme School's PBIS framework).
