Type Of Business:
Private psychotherapy practice
Expertise:
Psychiatry; Psychotherapy; Treatment of all affective disorders, including major depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and social anxiety; Community mental health; Forensic medicine
Hobbies/Sports:
Coaching her daughter's soccer team; Writing a book about mental illness; Overseeing a company that was left to her and her siblings by their mother
Education Degrees:
Psychiatric Residency, University of Missouri (2001); MD, University of Missouri (1997)
Affiliations Awards:
American Psychiatric Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
10
Number Of Years In Current Position:
10
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the love she has for what she does and the fulfillment she receives from helping others learn about medicine or helping a patient get well.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was inspired by a professor in her third year of medical school to pursue a career in psychiatric medicine.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Felton has three children: two sons, Connor and Cooper, and a daughter, Colby.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working with geriatrics, addiction and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder; Teaching at the University of Missouri; Lecturing nationally; Writing; Collaborating with other mental health professionals
Education Certifications:
Board Certification in Adult Psychiatry and Neurology (2002)
Awards/Honors:
Teacher of the Year Award, University of Missouri
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Felton hopes to continue teaching and treat more patients.