She received her doctorate degree from Marshall University in 2011 and has been licensed since 2012. Her primary interests involve working with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. She also has specialized training/interest in working with geriatric patients, including assessing for dementia and evaluating capacity. Dr. Watkins also conducts psychological assessments to identify diagnostic issues, learning disabilities and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. She also conducts pre-op bariatric patient assessments.