Jennifer M Doran

Jennifer M Doran is an Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine and a staff psychologist at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, focusing on PTSD/trauma treatment, veteran mental health, and psychotherapy outcomes. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The New School for Social Research (2016). Her research emphasizes evidence-based practices for trauma-related disorders and improving therapeutic alliance in clinical settings.

Key collaborations include projects with Ilan Harpaz-Rotem and Or Duek on trauma treatment paradigms. Recent publications (2023-2024) address exposure therapy debates, psychotherapy process metrics, and treatment pathways for PTSD. She has been featured in media outlets like NBC Connecticut for her insights on mental health trends.

Her clinical roles at the VA Connecticut involve advancing veteran mental health initiatives, including participation in nationally designated clinical resource hubs. Professional activities include graduate education in psychology and psychometric assessment development.