Whitney N. Pierce, Psy.D., RN, BCB

Education

Psy.D., Wright State University, School of Professional Psychology

Psy.M., Wright State University, School of Professional Psychology

B.A, Northeastern State University

Brief Bio

Prior to pursuing a career in clinical psychology, Dr. Pierce worked as a Registered Nurse in the areas of surgical and inpatient rehabilitation. After graduate school, Dr. Pierce completed a pre-doctoral Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine track internship at the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System in 2013-2104, and remained at CAVHS to complete an Interprofessional Fellowship in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Oriented Services form 2014-2015. In 2015, Dr. Pierce became Board Certified in Biofeedback, and she  joined the staff at VA TVHS as a Pain Psychologist where she collaborates with the interdisciplinary Pain Clinic Team and fellow mental health providers to offer holistic, person-centered treatments for chronic pain. Dr. Pierce is also a member of the American Psychological Association and the Division 38 Society for Health Psychology.

Clinical Interests

Pain Psychology, Biofeedback Training, Hypnosis, Cognitive-Behavioral and Acceptance & Commitment Therapies

Research Interests

Efficacy of Psychotherapy and Complementary Alternative Medicine approaches for Pain Management