CAROL HARRUS M.D.

Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry
Psychoanalytically Trained Psychotherapist
Photograph of Carol Harrus

I have over 25 years of experience treating and helping children, adolescents and adults. Currently, I am an advanced candidate at the Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California (PINC). My professional memberships include the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).

1988

M.D. Temple University School of Medicine

1988–1990

Internship and Psychiatry Residency, Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia

1990–1993

Psychiatry Residency and Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine

1993–Present

Adjunct Clinical Faculty in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine

SERVICES

In all cases I will conduct preliminary assessment interviews, discuss my findings with you and make my recommendations. Together we will work to find the best course of treatment, in collaboration with other subspecialty professionals when necessary, to make a comprehensive treatment plan.

Through diagnostic evaluations, some of the conditions I am trained to treat include:

INFANTS & CHILDREN

  • ADD/ADHD
  • Adoption conflicts
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Conduct disorders
  • Depression
  • Developmental disorders
  • Chronic illness/pain
  • Obsessive behaviors
  • Phobias
  • Pre-op preparation
  • School related problems
  • Sleep problems
  • Separation issues

ADOLESCENTS

  • ADD/ADHD
  • Adoption conflicts
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Conduct disorders
  • Chronic illness/pain
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Obsessive behaviors
  • Peer difficulties
  • Relationship difficulties
  • School problems
  • Gender difficulties
  • Stress
  • Social inhibition
  • Suicidality
  • Separation issues
  • Social difficulties

ADULTS

  • Addicitive behaviors
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Chronic illness/pain
  • Depression
  • Emotional disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Obsessive behaviors
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Sexuality difficulties
  • Stress
  • Suicidality

CONTACT

PHONE
650.328.8935

OFFICE
517 Patricia Lane
Palo Alto, CA 94303