Patricia Leavy, PhD
Psychologist
Physician Profile
Patricia Leavy, PhD, completed a dual master's degree in both developmental and clinical psychology. Her doctor in philosophy is in clinical and health psychology. This provides Dr. Leavy with the opportunity to treat children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing a wide range of psychological difficulties. Her areas of interest are:
Anxiety, Stress and PTSD
Behavior Problems and Anger Issues
Elderly Concerns
Family Counseling
Depression, Bipolar and Mood Disorders
Women's Issues
Specialties:
Psychologist
Psychologists provide professional services relating to the diagnosis, assessment, evaluation, treatment and prevention of psychological, emotional, psychophysiological and behavioral disorders in individuals across the lifespan. These services include procedures for understanding, predicting, and alleviating intellectual, emotional, physical, psychological, social and behavioral maladjustment, and mental illness, as well as other forms of discomfort.
Florida Board of Psychology
Education & Training:
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
1986 - 1992
Ages Treated:
Infant
Toddler
Adolescent
Teen
Adult
Senior
Legal Practice Name:
Baptist Behavioral Health
From the Doctor:
I lived and practiced clinical psychology in the Jacksonville area from 1986 until 1996. I have been living and working in the Fernandina Beach area since 1996. Raising children in this environment has been most enjoyable and afforded me the opportunity to develop numerous valuable friendships.
When I meet new clients I give them information about my qualifications and therapeutic approach. I use a range of techniques based upon my experience, education and current research data. I incorporate an awareness of the individual's personal values, goals, life experience and current situation.
It is my pleasure to provide volunteer service hours to the music programs at Fernandina Beach High School. I support the Marching and Symphonic bands by being a chaperone to most events as well as transporting and setting up the musical equipment for the band members.