Lindsay Wakayama

Lindsay Wakayama, PsyD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. Her work focuses on integrating psychological approaches within primary care settings to address complex health issues. Dr. Wakayama specializes in behavioral medicine with emphasis on weight management interventions, digital health applications, and interdisciplinary care models that bridge mental and physical healthcare.

Education:

• Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium (2019)
• Psychology Predoctoral Internship in Behavioral Medicine at VA Palo Alto Health Care System (2019)
• Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship in Integrated Care Psychology - Primary Care at San Francisco VA Health Care System (2020)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training at University of California, San Francisco (2021)

Dr. Wakayama's research spans multiple domains of behavioral medicine with particular expertise in weight management, eating disorders, and integrated primary care approaches. Her work examines how digital health technologies can enhance traditional therapeutic interventions for obesity and related conditions. She investigates self-monitoring techniques, motivational interviewing applications in telehealth contexts, and the complex interplay between body image, chronic pain, and sexual health functioning within primary care settings. Her research consistently emphasizes practical, evidence-based approaches to improve patient outcomes in real-world clinical environments.

Analysis of Dr. Wakayama's publication record reveals a strong focus on evidence-based weight management interventions with increasing sophistication from examining specific techniques to understanding broader implementation challenges. Her work demonstrates progression from traditional clinical approaches to innovative digital health applications, reflecting the evolving landscape of behavioral medicine. The research consistently addresses patient adherence issues while exploring how interdisciplinary collaboration can enhance treatment outcomes for complex health conditions.

Dr. Wakayama actively participates in clinical trials and academic senate committee service at UCSF. Her research has gained significant attention in the scientific community with publications receiving substantial citations and media coverage. She maintains active collaborations across the University of California system with researchers at UCLA, UCSD, UCI, and other institutions who share similar research interests in obesity treatment and behavioral interventions.