Michael A. Harris, Ph.D. — Child psychologist in Portland, OR
AddressOHSU 700 SW Campus Dr OR, Portland, OR 97239
Phone+1503-346-0640
Websiteohsu.edu
Michael A. Harris, Ph.D. is a child psychologist with a clinical focus on chronic illness management and adjustment for children and adolescents. He has expertise in working with families of youth facing health conditions such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, inflammatory bowel disease, childhood cancer, and chronic pain. Dr. Harris's research has focused on family-based psychosocial interventions for adolescents with chronic conditions, supported by funding from organizations like the National Institutes of Health and the American Diabetes Association. He holds a Ph.D. from Alliant International University and has a faculty appointment at OHSU's School of Medicine. Dr. Harris sees patients at Doernbecher Children's Hospital and the Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center and Endocrinology Clinic in Portland, Oregon.
Best for
- Children with chronic health conditions
- Adolescents with chronic health conditions
- Families of children with chronic illnesses
- Families managing pediatric chronic pain
| Key services | Child psychology, Psychosocial intervention, Chronic illness management |
| Languages | English |
| Tags | child psychologist, pediatric psychology, chronic illness, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, cancer, chronic pain, family therapy, portland, ohsu |
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