Meet Dr. Wickliffe: Compassionate Psychiatric Care for Children, Families, and Mothers
Dr. Wickliffe is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families navigate life’s mental health challenges with compassion, collaboration, and practical support. With specialized expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry and perinatal mental health, she brings a thoughtful, family-centered approach to care at OSU Behavioral Medicine.
Dr. Wickliffe says she was drawn to OSU Medicine because of its mission-driven approach to serving the community and training future physicians.
“Tulsa is a place where you can make a real impact,” she said. “There’s a genuine need for mental health services, especially for children and families, and I wanted to be part of that.”
Her interest in psychiatry began with a deep curiosity about people and how experiences shape emotional well-being across different stages of life.
“I’ve always been interested in understanding people — how they think, feel, and grow,” Dr. Wickliffe said. “Psychiatry, especially working with children and families, allows me to make a meaningful difference early in someone’s life, which can change the trajectory of their future.”
In addition to caring for children and adolescents, Dr. Wickliffe also focuses on supporting women during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
“I love helping women through the peripartum season of their lives, with a focus on providing support during this phase that has required them to give so much of themselves,” she said.
Patients can expect a compassionate and collaborative approach to care that looks beyond symptoms alone.
“I try to meet patients where they are,” Dr. Wickliffe explained. “My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. I focus on understanding the full picture — not just symptoms, but family, environment, and life experiences — so we can create a plan that truly works for them.”
What makes her practice especially unique is her ability to care for both parents and children while working closely with other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
“I combine child and adolescent psychiatry with perinatal mental health, which allows me to care for both parents and children,” she said. “I also work closely with other providers, so patients benefit from a more coordinated and thoughtful approach to care.”
Dr. Wickliffe completed medical school at the University of Debrecen before practicing psychiatry in Ireland for three years. She later completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Missouri and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Oklahoma. She is also a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) with advanced training in perinatal psychopharmacology and early childhood mental health.
For referring providers, Dr. Wickliffe emphasizes the importance of communication and teamwork.
“I see collaboration as essential,” she said. “I aim to provide clear, practical recommendations and maintain open communication so that care remains coordinated and efficient for both the patient and the referring provider.”
Looking ahead, she is encouraged by innovations that are helping improve access to care.
“The expansion of integrated care models and telepsychiatry are helping improve access to mental health services — especially in underserved communities,” Dr. Wickliffe said.
Her advice to patients and families is simple but important:
“Don’t wait too long to ask for help. Mental health concerns are common and treatable, and early support can make a big difference.”
Outside of work, Dr. Wickliffe enjoys spending time with her family.
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