Tiffany Wierzbicki, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Tiffany Wierzbicki is a licensed psychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and families. She provides comprehensive assessment services to assess cognitive, adaptive, academic, behavioral, and emotional functioning for children, adolescents, and young adults.
Dr. Wierzbicki employs a variety of evidence-based treatment for individuals and families that address disruptive behavior in young children, various presentations of anxiety, depression, and social skills deficits, among other concerns. She most often uses a cognitive-behavioral approach and implements more specific forms of therapy when relevant, such as Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
She typically includes parents and/or caregivers in treatment, as well as other relevant parties as necessary to assist children and families in meeting their treatment goals.
For an appointment with Dr. Wierzbicki, use the button below, or chat with a staff member at the bottom of the page.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans
Health Advantage
Qualchoice
Tricare
United Healthcare
Individual, Family, & Group Counseling
Psychological Evaluation
Developmental/Autism Evaluations
Dyslexia and Other Learning Disorder Testing
Infant & Toddler Mental Health
Career Testing and Counseling
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Education & Training
Doctoral Degree, Ph.D., in Counseling Psychology, December 2018, University of Central Arkansas
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, August 2013, University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Anthropology Minor, August 2009, University of Central Arkansas
Memberships
American Psychological Association (APA)
APA, Society of Counseling Psychology, Division 17
Awards & Grants
2ndplace in the SWPA graduate research competition in 2014
3rdplace in the SWPA undergraduate research competition in 2013
Research finalist in the SWPA graduate research competition in 2015, 2016, & 2017
Psi Chi Regional Research Award in 2015
Dean’s List for all 8 semesters of undergraduate education
Grants
Research Grant from the University Research Council at the University of Central Arkansas in 2017
Research Grant from the Trio Behavioral Research and Travel Fund in 2017
Travel Grant from University of Central Arkansas ($575) in 2014
Regional Travel Grant from Psi Chi ($400) in 2015
Regional Travel Grant from Psi Chi ($370) in 2016
Research
Jealousy and Relationship Quality: Relations Between Perceptions of Self and Partner’s Level of Jealousy
Charlton, S., & Wierzbicki, T. (2015). What’s your problem? Eye on Psi Chi.
Favorite Blog Articles
Parenting Skills- Part 1: How to Increase Good Behavior With Words Alone(2019) Written for Arkansas Families First
Parenting Skills-Part 2 How to Reduce Unwanted Behaviors by Removing Attention(2019) Written for Arkansas Families First
What you Need to Know About Children’s Mental Health(2019) Written for Arkansas Families First
What is Depression and What Does it Look Like? (2019) Written for Arkansas Families First
Presentations & Speaking
Guest lecture on evolutionary and social explanations of jealousy for Evolutionary Psychology undergraduate class at the University of Central Arkansas. (2017, Spring).
Wierzbicki, T.M. (2017, April). Both opinions matter: Measuring romantic partner’s perception of jealousy. Paper session presented at the meeting of Southwestern Psychological Association, San Antonio, Texas.
Research finalist in the SWPA graduate research competition
Wierzbicki, T.M. (2016, April). Sex differences in jealousy: Twenty years later. Paper session presented at the meeting of Southwestern Psychological Association, Dallas, Texas. Research finalist in the SWPA graduate research competition
Thomas, A., & Wierzbicki, T.M. (2016, April). Therapeutic themes in comic books for LGBTQ readers. Poster session presented at the meeting of Southwestern Psychological Association, Dallas, Texas.
Wierzbicki, T.M. (2015, April). If I’m mad, am I jealous too? Examining construct confounds. Paper session presented at the meeting of Southwestern Psychological Association, Wichita, Kansas. Won a Psi Chi Regional Research award
Wierzbicki, T.M. (2015, April). Women from Venus, men from Mars: Except when it comes to jealousy. Paper session presented at the meeting of Southwestern Psychological Association, Wichita, Kansas. Research finalist in the SWPA graduate research competition
Wierzbicki, T.M. (2014, April). I’m not just jealous; I’m mad, too. Paper session presented at the meeting of Southwestern Psychological Association, San Antonio, Texas. Won 2ndplace in the SWPA graduate research competition
Wierzbicki, T.M. (2013, April). Gender differences in jealousy: Reality or illusion? Paper session presented at the meeting of Southwestern Psychological Association, Fort Worth, Texas. Won 3rdplace in the SWPA undergraduate research competition
Wierzbicki, T.M. (2013, April). Gender differences in jealousy: Reality or illusion? Paper session presented at the meeting of Arkansas Symposium for Psychology Students, Conway, Arkansas.
Wierzbicki, T.M. (2012, April). The relationship between perceived mother-student and father-student relationships on college student’s academic success and self-esteem. Paper session presented at the meeting of Arkansas Symposium for Psychology Students, Conway, Arkansas.
About Us
Arkansas Families First is a multidisciplinary behavioral health care group that offers a variety of health services for children, teens and families in Central Arkansas. Our group of independently practicing providers strive to provide the best, most comprehensive care that modern psychology, psychiatry, counseling, and other disciplines have to offer.
Mission
Arkansas Families First is devoted to unlocking the full potential of children and families. We utilize the latest research and the most skilled providers in the service of improving people’s lives. We strive to empower parents and to integrate multiple disciplines in the building of strong families and healthy children.
Our Promise
We take a strengths-based approach utilizing the latest evidence-based treatments and include parents in all aspects of treatment and assessment. We’ll find the service and the provider that best fits your family. With our growing list of clinicians, if you are not satisfied with your provider or services will help you make the necessary changes.
