Child & Adolescent Psychologist (accepting new patients)
Education and Experience
Dr. David Leigh is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey as well as principal of a therapeutic high school who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as parents for more than two decades using a cognitive behavioral approach to mental health issues. Having graduated from the S.U.N.Y at Stony Brook in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in psychology, Dr. Leigh went on to earn his doctorate in school psychology at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology of Rutger's University. The focus of sessions is to identify and develop effective copping mechanisms and tools that allows the individual to live a productive, meaningful and purposeful life.
Dr. Leigh's experiences in private practice, and as a school psychologist, director of special services, and principal have allowed him to develop expertise in the following areas:
- Effective Parenting Techniques
- Anxiety based disorders
- Managing Social Media
- Mood disorders
- Behavioral disorders
- Bullying related matters
- ADHD (evaluation and treatment)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction
- Anger Management
- School related challenges (ie. disorders of learning, program options)
- School Refusal
- School based risk assessments for Suicidal Ideation
Out-of-network reimbursement available depending on insurance plans. Sliding scale fee applied when indicated.
