Elizabeth Cleary, PhD

Elizabeth Cleary, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in oncology, grief, and making meaning out of life’s most challenging experiences. Dr. Cleary serves as a Senior Psychologist and former Director of Clinical Training at the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology. She teaches and supervises graduate students in social work, psychology, medicine, and chaplaincy. She's has written academic and non-academic articles on coping with cancer and loss. When not working, she is likely pouring yet another bowl of cereal for her three children.

A therapist works with a client and wonders how to avoid catching clients' anxiety

How Therapists Can Avoid Catching Clients’ Anxiety

As therapists, we’re exposed to worries realized and worries unrealized. Clients voice concerns about everything from finances to flying, lost … Continued

Elizabeth Cleary, PhD

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Handhold of two loved ones, while one encourages the to consider starting therapy.

How Do You Talk to Someone About Starting Therapy?

As a therapist, the most common question I am asked by clients, family, and friends alike is, “How do I … Continued

Elizabeth Cleary, PhD

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