Emotional Wellness for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients with Lauren Harris PhD

Dalton joined HealthTree in 2024 as the MPNs and MDS Program Manager. He is passionate about helping patients gain a better understanding of their health and treatment and sees it as a way to help empower individuals and their families who are affected by these diseases. Prior to joining HealthTree Dalton earned a Master’s Degree in Oncological Sciences while studying various different blood cancers. When not interacting with patients he is an avid snowboarder and hiker.

Dr. Lauren Harris is an attending clinical psychologist at the University of California, San Francisco Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Harris specializes in helping individuals cope with the many challenges that can accompany cancer, including depression, anxiety, insomnia, physical symptoms, and changes in identity, roles, and functioning. She also assists patients with decision-making, communicating with medical providers and loved ones, and enhancing well-being through exploring values and finding meaning. Dr. Harris received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a focus on Health Psychology. She completed her clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.