Lauren Harris, PhD

Lauren Harris is a clinical psychologist caring for cancer patients through their diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end of life. She uses the latest research to help patients cope with the many challenges that can accompany cancer, including sadness and depression, anxiety and worry, insomnia, pain, and stress. She also assists patients with decision-making, communicating with medical providers and loved ones, and enhancing well-being through exploring their values and finding meaning.

Harris earned her masters and doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles. She completed a predoctoral internship accredited by the American Psychological Association at the Veterans Affairs Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in health psychology at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Healthcare Center.

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