Dr. Harris is dedicated to preparing students to understand the complexities of addiction and to compassionately treat those who suffer through a multi-dimensional framework. Recognizing the necessity of comprehensive, integrated treatment, she trains students to consider the biological, psychological, and socio-cultural forces that seed addiction and impact recovery. Committed to bridging the gaps that exist between academia, clinical settings, and the Eastern-based practices of Kundalini Yoga and mindfulness meditation, she incorporates aspects of her personal practices into her daily interactions across settings. Her classes are academically rigorous, theory-based, experiential, and process oriented.
Wendy Harris, PsyD
Antioch University Los Angeles
Educational History
PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University at California School of Professional Psychology
MA in Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University at California School of Professional Psychology
MSS in Social Science, University of Colorado
BA in Psychology and Sociology (major), Human Communication (minor), University of Denver
Level 2 Internationally Certified Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Teacher (International Kundalini Yoga Teacher’s Association)
Investigating the effects of the yoga-based, 16-module curriculum Beyond Addiction: The Yogic Path to Recovery, on substance use, disordered eating, perceived stress, and resilience.
Core Faculty,
MA in Clinical Psychology
Interim Director, Addiction and Recovery Specialization in Clinical Psychology,
MA in Clinical Psychology
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Courses Taught
Assessment and Treatment of Addictive Disorders 5500B
Integrative Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders 5500E
Child and Adolescent Development 5430C
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy 5330P
Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Therapy 5330E