David B. Feldman


David B. Feldman, Ph.D. is an Associate 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 from the University of Kansas. He conducted his post-doctoral healthy fellowship at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System.
Feldman has been an Associate Professor at Santa Clara University’s graduate department of Counseling Psychology. Additionally, Feldman has taught in Santa Clara University’s Center for Professional Development, a continuing education program. Feldman has held supervision positions at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System and the University of Kansas.

Awards and accolades

Feldman’s research has focused on:
Feldman has authored numerous articles and book chapters as well as presented nationally and internationally. Feldman has been interviewed in SELF, U.S. News and World Report, and Ode, has had his work featured on WebMD.com and About.com, and has appeared on national radio. Additionally, Feldman has co-authored two books: