American psychologist
David B. Feldman is an American psychologist who is a full professor of psychology at Santa Clara University. His research focuses on hope, meaning, and growth in the face of life's difficulties, and he has been instrumental in developing Hope Therapy and applying it to various populations.
Education and academic career.
Feldman received a bachelor's degree from DePauw University and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology (2004) from the University of Kansas. He conducted his post-doctoral healthy fellowship at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (2004-2005).
Feldman has been a professor (2005–present) at Santa Clara University's graduate department of Counseling Psychology. Additionally, Feldman has taught in Santa Clara University's Center for Professional Development (2006–present), a continuing education program. Feldman has held supervision positions at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (2004-2005) and the University of Kansas (2000-2003).
Research.
Feldman's research has focused on:
Publications and media.
Feldman has authored numerous articles and book chapters, as well as presented nationally and internationally. He has been interviewed in SELF, "U.S. News &amp; World Report", and Ode, has had his work featured on WebMD.com and About.com, and has appeared on national radio. 
Feldman hosts a program called "About Health" on alternate Mondays on Pacifica Radio station KPFA-FM in Berkeley, California. 
Books.
Feldman has co-authored two books.
References.
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