Education

Ph.D. 1996 - University of Illlinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (APA Approved).
Clinical and Developmnental Psychology
Thesis:quot;Cognitive Theory of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: An Empirical Test"

M.A. 1993 - University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (APA Approved)
Clinical and Developmental PsychologyThesis: 
The Effect of Noncontingent Control on Task Performance and Judgments of Control in a Compulsive Personality group, a Depressed Mood Group, and a Normal Group"

B.A. 1989 - University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland Psychology

Licensure and Certification

1998 Psychology License - #842
1998 State of Iowa Health Service Provider - #356

Clinical Experience

1996 - Present Psychological Associate (to 2/98) Licensed Psychologist (from 2/98)
Central Iowa Psychological Services, West Towers, Suite 707, 1200 Valley West Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Responsibilities: Individual, family, and group psychotherapy, psychoeducational and psychological assessments with children, adolescents, adults, and families.

1997 - 2000 Psychological Associate (to 2/98) Licensed Psychologist(from 2/98)
Hope Clinic, 315 Sixth Street, Suite 100, Ames, IA 50010

Responsibilities Individual, family, and group psychotherapy, psychoeducational, and psychological assessments with children, adolescents, adults, and families.

1996 - 1997 Psychological Associate
Iowa Associates for Consultation and Therapy, 416 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

Responsibilities Individual, family, and group psychotherapy, psychoeducational and psychological assessments with children, adolescents, adults, and families.

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1995 - 1996 Psychology Intern
Des Moines Child and Adolescent Guidance Center, 1206 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Supervisors: Keri Kinnaird,Ph.D., Carolyn Kramer,Ph.D, Sandy Nett,Ph.D., John Kirchner,Ph.D.

Responsibilities: Therapy, psychological and psychoeducational assessment, and daycare consultation with children, adolescents, and families through both the outpatient and partial hospitalization programs.

1993 - 1994 Psychology Extern
Center for Cognitive Therapy, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 3077, Chicago, IL 60637
Supervisor: Mark Reinecke, Ph.D.

Responsibilities: Therapy practicum with children, adolescents, families, and adults. Conducted individual, group, family, and couples therapy.

1992 - 1993 Psychology Extern
Hyperactivity, Attention, and Learning Problems Clinic, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 3077, Chicago, IL 60637
Supervisors: Mark Stein, Ph.D. and Layla Kassem, Psy.D., Ph.D.

Responsibilities: Therapy and assessment practicum with children, adolescents, couples, and families. I specialized in the assessment, psychotherapy, and educational planning with children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional-defiant and conduct disorders, and learning disabilities.

1992 - 1994 Psychological Examiner
University of Chicago, Hyperactivity, Attention, and Learning Problems Clinic, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 3077, Chicago, IL 60637
Supervisor: Mark Stein, Ph.D.

Responsibilities: Conducted comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, and behavioral evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults presenting with a history of thyroid abnormalities (specifically generalized resistance to thyroid hormone or Refetoff's syndrome), and attentional, learning, and behavioral problems as part of a study of the behavioral genetics of Refetoff's syndrome.

1991 - 1992 Psychology Extern
Office of Applied Psychological Services, The University of Illinois at Chicago, 1007 West Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607
Supervisors: Jocelyn Miller, Ph.D. and Richard Horevitz, Ph.D.

Responsibilities: Therapy practicum with children, families, and adults.

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1991 - 1992 Intake Worker
Office of Applied Psychological Services, The University of Illinois at Chicago, 1007 West Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607
Supervisor: Olga Reyes, Ph.D.

Responsibilities: Conducted intake interviews with adults and families presenting with a wide variety of interpersonal and affective complaints in a community mental health setting.

Spring, 1991 Psychology Extern
Child Psychiatry Department, Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, Illinois
Supervisor: Abigail Sivan, Ph.D. and David Anderson, Ph.D.

Responsibilities: Assessment and therapy practicum with children and adolescents. Conducted comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations and group therapy with children ages 5 to 16 in outpatient, partial hospitalization, and inpatient settings.

Community Activities

1997 - Present Member, Ames Area Psychologists Association
Ames, Iowa 50010

Responsibilities: Collaborate with local psychologists to provide information to the public about the discipline of psychology and how psychological services can be beneficial. This is a campaign that is sponsored by the American Psychological Association and the Iowa Psychological Association.

1998 - Present Member, Advisory Committee
The People Place, 219 Sixth Street, Ames, IA 50010

Responsibilities: Assist in the development, refinement, and fund-raising of community support groups for children and families. The People Place is a not-for-profit agency that seeks to provide support and education to families and parents about educational, developmental, and mental-health topics.

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1998 - 1999 Member, Parent Advisory Council
Community Options, 3905 Dawes Drive, Ames, IA 50010

Responsibilities: Provide input into the development and evaluation of respite and daycare programs for children with and without special needs.

1993 - 1994 Consultant
Krezcki Academy (Du Page County Public School District), Naperville, Illinois.

Responsibilities: Designed and supervised implementation of behavioral management programs for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities who displayed compulsive, overly rigid, and aggressive behaviors.

1989 - 1992 Respite Worker
University Affiliated Program
The Illinois Institute of Developmental Disabilities, 1640 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, Illinois
Supervisor: Marrea Winnega, Ph.D.

Responsibilities: Provided respite care for people with autism and home-based behavioral management training.

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Teaching Experience

1996 - Present Adjunct Instructor
Iowa State University, Lagomarcino Hall, Ames, IA 50011
Courses: Lifespan Developmental Psychology (undergraduate), Dept. of Psychology
Theories of Counseling (upper-level undergraduate), Dept. of Psychology
Counseling Practicum Class (graduate), Dept. of Counseling Education
Implementing Community Counseling Programs (graduate), Dept. of Counseling Education

Spring, 1996 Instructor: Undergraduate course in Clinical Child Psychology
Drake University, Olin Hall, Psychology Dept., Des Moines, IA 50311

Fall, 1996 Instructor: Graduate seminar in Developmental Psychology
Drake University, Olin Hall, Psychology Dept., Des Moines, IA 50311

Fall, 1996 Instructor: Undergraduate course in Human Relations and Adjustment
Des Moines Area Community College, 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50021

Spring, 1995 Instructor: Undergraduate course in Developmental Psychology
University of Illinois at Chicago (M/C 285), 1007 Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637

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Invited Presentations

"Helping children cooperate and share" (November, 2000). Invited presentation at the People Place in Ames, Iowa.

"Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Overview" (September, 2000). Invited presentation to in-home workers through the Iowa State Extension office in Ames, Iowa.

"Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Overview" (September, 2000). Invited presentation to "January Thaw" participants in Des Moines, Iowa.

"Communication and Problem-solving skills for Couples" (February, 1999). Invited presentation at the People Place in Ames, Iowa.

"Anger Management with Preschool-age Children" (November, 1998). Invited presentation to parents of Early Childhood Support Group at the People Place in Ames, Iowa.

“Problem-Solving with Difficult Children” (January, 1998). Invited presentation to respite workers at the People Place in Ames, Iowa.

“Helping Children Cope with Divorce” (November, 1997). Invited presentation to parents of Single Parent Support Group at the People Place in Ames, Iowa.

“Identification, assessment, and educational and treatment options with Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder” (May, 1997). Invited presentation to the ADHD Support Group at the People Place in Ames, Iowa.

“Management of Childhood Behavior Problems” (November, 1996; September & December, 1997). Invited presentations to parents of Early Childhood Support Group at the People Place in Ames, Iowa.

"Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Review of Current Knowledge" (January, 1993). Invited lecture presented at Kresjki Academy, Naperville, Illinois.

"Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Review of Current Knowledge" (February, 1993). Invited lecture presented at Undergraduate Division (Abnormal Psychology), Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago.

"Behavioral Assessment: Objective Coding Systems for Mentally Retarded Adults" (June, 1993). Invited lecture presented at Howe Developmental Center, Tinley Park Residential Treatment Facility, Tinley Park, Illinois.

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Research Experience

1994 - 1995 Research Assistant and Health Educator
Prevention Research Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, 850 West Jackson, Suite 400, Chicago, Illinois 60607
Supervisor: Robin Mermelstein Ph.D.
Research Area: Skin cancer prevention among adolescents and day-care providers.

Responsibilities: Development of assessment and intervention materials, data collection, data management, and teaching health education classes to high school students and day care providers.

1994 - 1995 Research Assistant/Smoking-Cessation Group Counselor
Prevention Research Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, 850 West Jackson, Suite 400, Chicago, Illinois 60607
Supervisor: Robin Mermelstein Ph.D.
Research Area: Smoking cessation.

Responsibilities: Smoking cessation group treatments and data collection. Received 30 hours of formal training in cognitive-behavioral group treatments for smoking.

1993 - 1994 Senior Research Assistant
Hyperactivity, Attention, and Learning Problems Clinic, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 3077, Chicago, Illinois 60637. Supervisor: Mark Stein, Ph.D.
Research Area: Child and adolescent psychopathology

Responsibilities: Coordination of research staff, supervision and training of database management and behavioral assessments, database management, statistical analysis, data collection, and psychological testing.

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1990 - 1992 Research Assistant
Institute for Juvenile Research, University of Illinois at Chicago, 907 South Wolcott, Chicago, Illinois 60607
Supervisors: Patrick Tolan, Ph.D., & Debra Gorman-Smith, Ph.D.
Research area: Prediction of juvenile delinquency

Responsibilities: Data collection, data management, liasion between Chicago Public schools and research staff, and coding of family interactions using the SASB interactional coding system.

1991 - 1992 Research Assistant
University of Illinois at Chicago, Psychology Dept., 1007 West Harrison, Chicago, Illinois 60607
Supervisors: Joseph Stokes, Ph.D. & David McKirnan, Ph.D.
Research area: Sexual practices and HIV/AIDS prevention among gay and bi-sexual men

Responsibilities: Recruit and conduct interviews with gay and bi-sexual participants.

Spring, 1990 Research Assistant
Prevention Research Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, 850 West Jackson, Suite 400, Chicago, Illinois 60607
Supervisor: C. Lawrence Gruder, Ph.D.
Research area: Smoking cessation

Responsibilities: Data coding, data entry, and phone interviews.

1986 - 1989 Research Assistant
University of Maryland at College Park, College Park, Maryland.
Supervisor: Judith Torney-Purta, Ph.D.
Research area: Problem-solving skills and the development of political socialization.

Responsibilities: Conducted qualitative interviews of political problem-solving skills in children, adolescents, and politicians, coded qualitative data, and did data management and data analysis.

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1988 - 1989 Research Assistant
University of Maryland at College Park, College Park, Maryland.
Supervisor: Janet Johnson, Ph.D.
Research area: Developmental changes in memory processes.

Responsibilities: Administered Wechsler Memory Scale and memory subtests from Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - Revised, Stanford-Binet L-M, and Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning to young adults, middle-age adults, and senior citizens. Responsibilities also included database management and data analysis.

1987 - 1988 Research Assistant
National Institutes of Mental Health, Department of Clinical Psychiatry, Rockville, Maryland.
Supervisor: Judith Rapoport, M.D. and Susan Swedo, M.D.
Research area: Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Responsibilities: Scale construction and observation of clinical interviews.

Presentations

Phillips, W. & Ferrer, M. (1992, November). Relationship between peer relations and juvenile delinquency in an inner city population. Paper presented at the American Society of Criminology, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Phillips, W., Gutermuth, L, O'Brien, T, Szumowski, E, & Stein, M. (1993, June). Gender differences in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: Cognitive and behavioral characteristics. Poster presentation at American Psychological Society Conference, Chicago, IL.

O'Brien, T., Phillips, W. & Stein, M. (1993, November). Gender differences in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention-deficit disorder undifferentiated. Poster presented at C.H.A.D.D. conference on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders, San Diego, California.

Phillips, W., O'Brien, T., & Stein, M. (1994, March). The children's atypical development scale: diagnostic validity. Paper presented at the Gatlinburg Conference on Developmental Disabilities, Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Phillips, W., Burzette, R., Mermelstein, R., & Lofton, L. (1995, November). A cognitive theory of obsessive-compulsive disorder: An empirical test. Poster presented at the Academy for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy conference, Washington, D.C.

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Publications/Articles

Phillips, W. (1998, September 16). Helping children cope with death of a loved one. Ames Tribune, p. D5.

Phillips, W. (1998, May 6). What you need to know about anxiety disorders. Ames Tribune, p. D5.

Stein, M. A., Szumowski, E., Sandoval, R., Nadelman, D., O'Brien, T., Krasowski, M., & Phillips, W. (1994). Psychometric properties of the children's atypical development scale. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 22, 167-176.

Weiss, R., Stein, M., Duck, S., Chyna, B., Phillips, W., O'Brien, T., Gutermuth, L., & Refetoff, S. (1994). Low intelligence but not attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with resistance to thyroid hormone caused by mutation r316h in the thyroid hormone receptor B gene. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 78, 1525-1528.

Phillips, W., Bline, C., Cook, E., Kassem, L., & Reinecke, M. Behavioral treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder characteristics in a boy with autism: A pilot study. Unpublished manuscript.

Professional Memberships

Member, American Psychological Association
Member, Iowa Psychological Association

Honors

Certificate of excellence in research from University of Illinois at Chicago - 1993 & 1995

B.A. awarded Magna Cum Laude - 1989

Dean’s Scholar award from University of Maryland - 1989

Certificate of Scholarship from University of Maryland - 1988 & 1989

Elected to Golden Key National Honor Society - 1988

Elected to Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society - 1988

Clinical and Research Interests

Assessment and treatment of childhood, adolescent, and adult anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder; attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; oppositional and conduct disorders; adjustment and post-traumatic disorders due to abuse, divorce, and grief issues; autism and developmental disabilities.

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