Victoria M. Wilkins

Victoria M. Wilkins is an Associate Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, and a Psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. She specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for affective disorders, geriatric psychiatry, and perinatal mental health. Her clinical work focuses on depression, anxiety, and bereavement, with a particular emphasis on individuals with chronic medical illnesses, perinatal/postpartum mood disorders, and menopausal transitions.

Education:

• B.S., Ursinus College (1998)
• M.Sc. in Psychology & Health, University of Stirling (2000)
• M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Drexel University (2003)
• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Drexel University (2005)

Research Interests: Her work explores family caregiver dynamics in chronic illness, perinatal loss, mood disorders in aging populations, and integrating family members into mental health care. She advocates for evidence-based interventions like Problem-Solving Therapy and CBT to address mental health challenges in medically complex patients.

Professional Affiliations:

• Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C)
• Consultant for UpToDate, Inc.