Clinical Psychologist. Speaker. Writer.

Dr. Tara Feil is a clinical psychologist passionate about helping people thrive. She began her career working in collaboration with mentors at the Catholic University of America, the American Association of Suicidology, and the National Institute of Mental Health to examine the lives of suicidal individuals and their families. Her work with this population left her devoted to examining what makes life worth living and dedicated to researching and teaching about well-being.

Dr. Feil has taught multiple courses in psychology at the University of Kansas and has been an invited guest lecturer at the University of Mary. She has presented her research nationally and internationally, and her work at the intersection of positive psychology and health has been widely cited in the media, including Sirius XM’s “Doctor Radio,” ABC News Radio, Fox News, Psychology Today, New York Daily News, and several popular magazines. 

Dr. Feil has worked with adults and teens of all ages in clinical practice and has been featured as a TEDx speaker.  She offers consulting services to businesses and organizations and enjoys speaking and writing about science-based ways to increase well-being and maximize personal and professional success.