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Jennifer Felder, PhD

Working Title

Associate Professor

Jennifer Felder, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to promoting mental health during pregnancy and early parenting. In her research, Dr. Felder evaluates treatments to improve sleep and prevent depression. She is committed to increasing access to evidence-based interventions, particularly among populations disproportionately affected by poor health outcomes. To this end, she investigates innovative formats for disseminating interventions, such as digital, co-located, and integrated services. In her clinical work, Dr. Felder provides cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia for adults with chronic insomnia.

  • 2021 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training, University of California
  • Clinical Psychology Predoctoral Internship (APA accredited), 2015 - Psychiatry, Duke University Medical Center
  • Ph.D., 2015 - Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Colorado Boulder
  • B.S., 2007 - Psychology, Davidson College

Pregnancy Complications
Premature Birth
Prenatal Care
Telemedicine
Patient Selection
Depression
Depression, Postpartum
Videoconferencing
Stress, Psychological
Eligibility Determination
Pregnancy
Sleep Initiation And Maintenance Disorders
Depressive Disorder
Sleep Hygiene
Mindfulness

July 1, 2022 - April 30, 2027 - Efficacy of digital cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia for the prevention of perinatal depression , Principal Investigator . Sponsor: NIH, Sponsor Award ID: R01MH126040
July 1, 2022 - April 30, 2027 - Efficacy of digital cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia for the prevention of perinatal depression , Principal Investigator . Sponsor: NIH/NIMH, Sponsor Award ID: R01MH126040
June 15, 2018 - May 31, 2024 - Optimizing a Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Poor Sleep Quality During Pregnancy , Principal Investigator . Sponsor: NIH, Sponsor Award ID: K23AT009896
June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2023 - Comparing Approaches to Enhanced Prenatal Care to Improve Maternal and Child Health in Central California's Medicaid Population , Co-Investigator . Sponsor: PCORI, Sponsor Award ID: unknown

Contact information

1545 Divisadero Street, #336
San Francisco, CA 94115
United States