About Dr. Leavitt

Dr. Marcy Rosenzweig Leavitt, Psy.D, CHT
Clinical Director-Bariatric Surgery Evaluation and
Support Program of the Southbay
Certified Therapeutic Supervised Visitation Monitor

Dr. Leavitt is a Registered Psychological Assistant, Lic.#PSB 31246.  
She is supervised by Dr. Marie A. King, Ph.D, Lic.#PSY 9813.

Dr. Leavitt earned her Master in Counseling Psychology and Doctor of Clinical
Psychology degrees from Ryokan College.

She believes theory does not always equal therapy and uses an eclectic approach in
her treatment of patients. She understands that as human beings we are
multi-dimensional, interlinked and inseparable. Dr. Leavitt's work hinges on a variety
of theoretical perspectives covering a broad view of health and wellness.

Dr. Leavitt's professional interests include art, relaxation, and educational therapy,
as well as psychological assessment of children, adolescents and adults. She
specializes in working with patients diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD), Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) and  the
evaluation and treatment of bariatric patients. Having undergone bariatric surgery
herself in 2003, she is especially sensitive to the needs and concerns of individuals
dealing with weight and eating related issues, as well as physical, emotional, and
interpersonal issues both before and after weight-loss surgery.

Dr. Leavitt was featured in the  April 9, 2007 issue of People Magazine in an
article discussing the effects of Addiction Transfer After Weight Loss
Surgery. She recently was a featured presenter at the April 2007  Obesity
Help National Convention on the topics of Addiction Transfer in Bariatric
Patients and Relaxation & Stress Reduction.

Dr. Leavitt has appeared on Good Morning America,
Northwest Afternoon, The Star Jones Show, The National Enquirer, Good
Morning UK(GMTV)  and Inside Edition.

Dr. Leavitt is a Certified Supervised Visitation Monitor and a Certified
Hypnotherapist. She is available for individual sessions, court evaluations and
supervised child visitations.

Dr. Leavitt has been described as a "compassionate therapist, a powerful motivator
and a humorous and dynamic speaker."
(C)2008 Psychology Connections. All Rights Reserved                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dr .Marcy Rosenzweig Leavitt