Jennifer Doran

Dr. Jennifer Doran is a clinical psychologist and a Co-Founder of Your Village Journey. She is a highly regarded clinician, consultant, educator, public speaker and writer. Dr. Jenn has expertise in general mental health, relationships, trauma, digital health and wellness, performance optimization and parenting.

Together with colleague Dr. Jessica Lawson, Your Village Journey Publishing was inspired by a shared vision: a world where all children and families have access to high quality, evidence-based information about psychology and mental health. Dr. Jenn & Dr. Jess are passionate about promoting wellness and resiliency through the magic of children's literature, and aspire to help parents and families build a better tomorrow and nurture a generation of happier, healthier children.

Dr. Jenn is an established leader and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She holds an academic appointment as an Assistant Professor in the Yale University School of Medicine and has held several leadership roles throughout her career, including recently serving as the President of the Connecticut Psychological Association.

Dr. Jenn has published more than 30 scientific articles and frequently speaks at regional and national conferences. She is regularly featured in the media, with interviews in print, television and radio. She has been featured on NBC Connecticut, in New England Psychologist, and on the award-winning public radio show "For the People."

Dr. Jenn lives in Fairfield, Connecticut with her family and is the proud mother of two amazing and adventurous boys. She loves being a psychologist and believes in the transformative power of psychology to improve lives and promote growth and joy. Dr. Jenn loves music and the arts, cooking and baking with her kids, traveling, spending weekends on the baseball field, and seasonal or holiday activities. She loves to read, write, dream and learn.