David M. Feldman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology

dfeldman@mail.barry.edu
LIB 146
(305) 899-3478

Dr. Feldman, a clinical psychologist licensed in the states of Florida and Georgia, joined the faculty at Barry in 2009. Prior to coming to Barry, he taught at Macon State College.  Dr. Feldman earned his M.A. and Ph.D. (2004) from Gallaudet University in Washington, DC.  Dr. Feldman received additional clinical training at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and the University of South Florida Mental Health Institute. His areas of clinical specialization are Forensic and Geriatric Psychology, along with the Psychology of the Deaf.  He is currently co-editor of the Journal of the American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association

Research Interests

• Deafness and Aging
• Forensic Psychology and Sexual Offenders

Selected Supervised Student Research

• Biek, D., Feldman, D. (2008).  Preparing for Psychology and the Law and Forensic Psychology.  Participant Idea Exchange for the 30th Annual National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology Conference, St. Petersburg, Florida.
• Dean, P., Morere, D., Feldman, D.  Funayama, S., Gilbert, P., Galvan, D.  (2008). Using the Mattis Dementia Rating Scale with Deaf Senior Citizens.  Doctoral Dissertation, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC..
• Dean, P., Feldman, D., Morere, D.  (2007). Clinical Implications for Working with and Testing Deaf Elderly Clients.  Presented at the 27th Annual Conference of the National Academy of  Neuropsychology, Tempe, Arizona. 
• Dean, P., Morere, D., Feldman, D., Funayama, S.   (2006). Computerized Administered Neurological Screening for Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Validity Study with Deaf College Students.  Master’s Thesis, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC.
• Reese, K., Feldman, D.  (2005). Treating Low Functioning and Mentally Ill Civilly Committed Sexual Offenders. Presentation to Clinical Staff, Florida Civil Commitment Center, Arcadia, Florida.

Selected Publications/Presentations

• Feldman, D. (in press) Deaf Elderly Clients.  In Irene Leigh (Ed.). Psychotherapy with Deaf Clients from Diverse Groups.  Washington, DC: Gallaudet University Press
• Dean, P., Feldman, D., Morere, D., Morton, D.  (in press).  Clinical Evaluation of the Mini Mental Status Exam with Deaf Senior Citizens.  Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology
• Feldman, D., Gum, A.  (2008). Multigenerational Perceptions of Mental Health Services for Deaf Adults in Florida.  American Annals of the Deaf.  Vol. 152, N. 3, 34 – 47
• Feldman, D. (2008/2009).  Introduction to Forensic Psychology – PSYC 4550 Course Supplement.  Buforrd, GA: LAD Publishing
• Feldman, D. (2007).  Community Treatment and Rehabilitation of Sexual Offenders.  Presented to the Warner Robbins Chamber of Commerce, Warner Robbins, Georgia.
• Feldman, D., Kearns, W.  (2007). The Mental Health Needs of Culturally Deaf Older Adults in two counties in Florida.   Journal of the American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association.  Vol. 40, N. 2, 5 – 18.
• Feldman, D., Eck, K.  (2007). Challenging Behaviors of the Elderly Deaf.  In Austin, S., Jeffries, D. (Eds.).  Challenging Behaviors of Deaf Adults.  Wiley Publishing: NY.
• Feldman, D., McCrone, W., Kluwin.  (2006). Deaf Clients Perceptions of Counseling Expertise as a Function of Counselors’ Signing Skill, Gender, and Therapy Technique. American Annals of the Deaf.  (5), 408-414.
• Feldman, D.  (2005). Behaviors of Mental Health Practitioners Working with Culturally Deaf Older Adults.  Journal of the American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association. Vol. 39, #2.
• Feldman, D.  (2004). Concerns and Considerations in Mental Health Practice with Culturally Deaf Older Adults.   Journal of the American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association, Vol. 37, #3.
• Kluwin, T., McAngus, A., Feldman, D.  (2001). Limitations on Narratives in Understanding Teacher Thinking.  American Annals of the Deaf, 146/5.

Professional Memberships

• American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association
• American Psychological Association
• Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
• Florida Council on Aging

Undergraduate Courses

• Abnormal Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Aging/Gerontology
• Tests and Measurement
• Psychology of the Offender

Graduate Courses

• Techniques of Therapy
• Psychopathology