Patricia M. Guilford, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Populations
Adults, women, men, preschool children, children 3-12, adolescents, couples, geriatrics.
Specialty Areas
Individual therapy, marital therapy, light therapy, psychological testing.
Anxiety/panic, depression, medical stress/chronic disease, sleep disorder, sexual dysfunction, infertility, menopause, PMS, post-partum disorders, career issues.
Education
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Western Michigan University, 1989
Background/Experience
- In professional practice since 1990
- Educator for 16 years
Professional Interests/Specialties
My special interest is in Health Psychology, the sub-specialty of clinical psychology which looks at the link between human behavior and physical health. I am especially interested in those conditions which are improved by bright light therapy such as certain sleep disorders, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), hormone related problems—PMS, menopause, post-partum depression, and fatigue related to chronic medical problems.
Professional Affiliations/Activities
- Member, American Psychological Association
- Member, Western Michigan Psychological Association
- Member, Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms
- Fellow, Michigan Psychological Association
- Medical Staff Member, Borgess Medical Center Department of Psychiatry, Division of Psychology
Relevant Titles or Positions Held
- President: Western Michigan Psychological Association, 1996
- Chief: Borgess Medical Center Division of Psychology, 1993-95
