Dr. Jennifer Keller

Biography

Jennifer Keller is a Clinical Professor specializing in Clinical Psychology with over 15 years of experience as a clinical psychologist. Her research and scholarship focus on the assessment and treatment of psychiatric conditions including attention deficits, cognitive impairments, and mood anxiety disorders. She has a particular interest in working with women who have experienced interpersonal trauma. As a professor, she has held academic appointments at Palo Alto University since 2009. In her practice, she has developed various programs aimed at empowering adolescent girls and women, particularly in relation to violence prevention. Her work has involved partnerships with NGOs in South Asia, focusing on women's mental health and the biological links between interpersonal trauma and depression. She actively participates in clinical trials exploring the cognitive and biological aspects of major depression and self-defense training for women with trauma histories. Dr. Keller's significant contributions to the field include her research on the HPA axis and its relationship to trauma and depression, as well as her ongoing efforts to enhance the status of women through collaborative research and practice.

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