Dr. Tristyn Wilkerson is a seasoned clinical psychologist with a strong commitment to helping individuals better understand themselves through thoughtful, evidence-based evaluation and treatment. She provides trauma psychologist Salt Lake City services for children, adolescents, and adults, with specialized expertise in trauma, neuropsychology, autism, ADHD, and complex diagnostic presentations.
Known for her warmth, insight, and clinical depth, Dr. Wilkerson helps clients and families find meaningful answers when concerns feel layered, confusing, or difficult to untangle. Her work blends scientific rigor with compassion, allowing clients to feel both supported and accurately understood.
Education and Advanced Training
Dr. Wilkerson earned her Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from the Washington School of Professional Psychology in 2012.
Her advanced training includes:
- Doctoral internship at The Children’s Center in Salt Lake City under the supervision of Dr. Douglas Goldsmith
- Two-year neuropsychological residency at the Neurology, Learning, and Behavior Center with Dr. Sam Goldstein
- Continued full-time private practice work at the Neurology, Learning, and Behavior Center beginning in 2015
This extensive background gives her a rare combination of strengths in trauma psychology, neuropsychology, child development, and complex assessment.
Supervisory Role at Utah Center for Psychological Services
In 2025, Dr. Wilkerson joined Utah Center for Psychological Services as a Supervisory Psychologist, where she continues supporting individuals across the lifespan with complex evaluation needs while also mentoring clinicians and contributing to high standards of care.
Areas of Specialization
As a trauma psychologist Salt Lake City provider, Dr. Wilkerson specializes in evaluating and understanding concerns such as:
- Trauma and complex psychological histories
- Autism spectrum presentations
- ADHD and executive functioning difficulties
- Cognitive, memory, and learning challenges
- Brain injury and neurological functioning
- Mood, anxiety, and emotional regulation concerns
- Diagnostic clarification for overlapping symptoms
Clients often seek her when previous explanations have felt incomplete or when multiple factors may be contributing to current struggles.
Recognized Expertise in Trauma Assessment
Dr. Wilkerson’s particular area of expertise is trauma assessment. She has been retained as an expert witness in numerous civil trauma restitution cases internationally and is respected for her ability to evaluate trauma-related concerns with both precision and humanity.
Her trauma work often involves understanding how difficult experiences may affect:
- Attention and concentration
- Emotional wellbeing
- Relationships
- Self-concept
- Cognitive functioning
- Daily performance at school or work
As a trauma psychologist Salt Lake City clinician, she helps translate complex histories into clear findings and practical recommendations.
Thoughtful and Compassionate Care
Dr. Wilkerson believes that quality assessment should not feel cold or impersonal. She approaches each client with curiosity, respect, and genuine care, recognizing that every person’s story matters.
Her goal is to provide evaluations that offer:
- Accurate understanding
- Meaningful insight
- Clear recommendations
- Validation and support
- A roadmap for next steps
Life Outside of Work
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Wilkerson enjoys gardening, exploring national parks, reading great books, attending concerts, and spending time with her husband, two daughters, and their beloved foster cats.
Whether someone is seeking a trauma psychologist Salt Lake City provider or a clinician skilled in neuropsychological and developmental assessment, Dr. Wilkerson offers experienced, thoughtful care designed to create clarity and healing.