Dr. Susan Harden
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
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Serious illness changes life in ways that are both visible and invisible. I work with children, adults, and parents navigating cancer, chronic and congenital conditions, hospitalization, medical trauma, and grief. With over 20 years of experience as a licensed psychologist — and as a childhood cancer survivor — I understand both professionally and personally the emotional complexity of living with illness.
My work focuses on helping individuals process fear, uncertainty, loss, and identity changes while building steadiness and resilience. I provide trauma-informed, developmentally sensitive therapy and offer virtual sessions.
My background includes extensive work in hospital settings, including City of Hope, Providence St. Joseph Cancer Center, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. I have supported patients undergoing cancer treatment, families of children with congenital heart defects, and parents facing high-risk pregnancies and prenatal diagnoses. Working closely within medical
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
Dr. Susan Harden
Psychologist, PhD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / Psy20018 Susan Harden
- In Practice for 22 years
- Attended California School of Professional Psychology, Graduated 2001
Education and Years In Practice
Dr. Susan Harden
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 341-0907
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Grief
- Chronic Illness
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Cancer
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Medical Trauma
- Medication Management
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Dr. Susan Harden
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (310) 341-0907