Harriet Lerner

Harriet Lerner, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and author known for her work on women's psychology and family relationships.

Born in Brooklyn to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents, she was raised with a strong emphasis on achievement and education.

Lerner studied psychology and Indian studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, later earning her Ph.D. from City University of New York.

She worked at the Menninger Foundation in Topeka, Kansas for over two decades before establishing a private practice in Lawrence, Kansas with her husband.

Lerner has written numerous bestselling books, focusing on translating complex psychological theories into accessible prose for a general audience.

Her work is informed by feminism and family systems theory, making her a respected relationship expert.