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Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Jean A. Leahy, Psy.D.
Are you facing a particular life obstacle?
Seeking help from a licensed expert is an effective way to overcome a particular life obstacle. Dr. Leahy's empathic, honest, and forthright approach can help you put things into perspective to regain a sense of control and understanding, leading to a greater happiness in your life.
"A psychologist is a person who is trying to make a new renaissance - the task is to make a difference; to increase the joy, zest, and richness of life for all fellow human beings."
Clark Hull
Dr. Leahy has over twenty years of experience in providing successful treatment for anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship issues and self-esteem concerns. Dr. Leahy recognizes that her clients' successes in handling life challenges come from working closely together to carefully identify and address their individual concerns and life goals. She has significant experience in providing services to individuals negotiating transitions at all stages of life: college students, graduate students, young adults and mature adults. She offers both short- and long-term therapy.
While living in London, Dr. Leahy co-founded a successful practice devoted to international and expatriate clients. This experience gave her a deep appreciation for multicultural and multinational issues and sensitized her to the impacts of life transitions on many aspects of the human experience, such as identity, career and family relationships. She offered popular seminars on culture shock, relocation, repatriation, multiple moves, relationship and career changes.
Dr. Leahy counsels clients from a multitude of professions, working with them on both personal and professional matters. She helps clients address their attitudes about money and how emotions can influence financial decisions.
Dr. Leahy has taught graduate level courses and served on the staff at the Illinois Institute of Technology Counseling Center providing counseling for students. Upon successful completion of additional training focused on addictions and substance abuse, Dr. Leahy has helped clients explore their relationship with substances and develop strategies to achieve their goals for abstinence or controlled use.
