Wendy Harris

Wendy Harris, PsyD, is a Core Faculty member at Antioch University and Interim Director of the Addiction and Recovery Specialization in Clinical Psychology. She received her doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University.

• PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University
• MA in Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University
• MSS in Social Science, University of Colorado
• BA in Psychology and Sociology, minor in Human Communication, University of Denver

Dr. Harris specializes in addiction and trauma treatment, integrating yoga and mindfulness practices into recovery. She is a Founding Facilitator for Gabor Maté's Compassionate Inquiry training and an International Trainer for the Beyond Addiction curriculum, which she developed to address substance use, disordered eating, stress, and resilience.

Her research focuses on the therapeutic potential of Kundalini Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation in treating opioid dependence and co-occurring disorders. The Beyond Addiction curriculum, a 16-module yoga-based program, informs much of her scholarly work.

Dr. Harris teaches courses like Assessment and Treatment of Addictive Disorders, Integrative Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders, and Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Therapy, emphasizing holistic, compassionate therapy training.