Cheryl Gore-Felton

Cheryl Gore-Felton, Ph.D., holds the Walter E. Nichols, MD Professorship in the School of Medicine at Stanford University. She serves as Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Associate Chair of the department (since 2011), and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Stanford School of Medicine (since 2014). Her clinical focus is on anxiety disorders and PTSD treatment, with research emphasizing psychotherapy interventions for chronic stress and health behaviors in chronic illnesses.

Education:

• Ph.D., Stanford University, Counseling & Health Psychology (1997)
• Ed.M., Boston University, Counseling Psychology (1989)
• B.A., UCLA, Psychology (1986)

Research Interests: Development of evidence-based therapies for stress reduction in chronically ill patients, trauma-related mental health (including PTSD and HIV-related stigma), and healthcare disparities. Current studies include marital dynamics among combat veterans and stress interventions for HIV-positive individuals.

Publications Trends: Focus on trauma disclosure, HIV/AIDS psychosocial factors, and behavioral interventions. Recent work addresses societal reactions to sexual violence and precision medicine approaches for cancer survivors.

Awards:

• Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Fellow (2011–2012)

Grants & Advising: Leads NIH-funded trials on HIV prevention and trauma response. Active in mentoring through independent study courses like Directed Reading in Psychiatry and Medical Scholars Research programs.

Labs/Teams: Stanford Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences Laboratory, collaborating on interdisciplinary mental health initiatives.