Feea Leifker

Feea Leifker is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Utah's College of Social and Behavioral Science, and Associate Director of Clinical Training. Her research examines the bidirectional relationship between psychopathology (particularly PTSD and suicide) and intimate relationship functioning.

Education includes:

• Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University (2016)
• Predoctoral internship at UCSD/San Diego VA
• M.P.H. from Emory University (2007)
• B.A. from Carleton College (2005)

Research investigates how social support, intimacy, and aggression function within couples when one or both partners have psychopathology. Current work focuses on developing and adapting interventions to improve both relationship functioning and mental health outcomes, particularly for military populations.