Meet Dr. Leah Katz
Leah Katz, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and author practicing in Portland, Oregon.
Originally from New York, she completed her doctorate training at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. While living in New York, Dr. Katz worked at a community clinic where she led several groups, treated individuals and couples in therapy, and taught Health Psychology at Stern College for Women.
She currently works in private practice where she specializes in working with teenagers and adults, with a focus on treating anxiety and depression. She primarily utilizes a hybrid of cognitive behavioral, ACT, and mindfulness techniques in her therapy work. She has an extensive mindfulness background and incorporates mindfulness concepts into the therapeutic work she does.
Dr. Katz is passionate about girls’ and women’s mental health, and helping women navigate challenges to live deeply connected and fulfilled lives. She recently published her first book, Gutsy: Mindfulness Practices for Everyday Bravery.
You can find her on Instagram, @dr.leahkatz, where she shares mental health thoughts daily.