Leah Sugerman, PsyD

Leah Sugerman, PsyD, is a former psychologist in the ADHD and Behavior Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute. Dr. Sugerman is passionate about evaluating and treating children and adolescents with ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders, anxiety, OCD and depression. She utilizes her strong foundation in evidence-based behavioral and cognitive behavioral treatments (CBT) and positive psychology to help children and their families thrive.

Dr. Sugerman earned her certification in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and the Modular Approach to Therapy for Children (MATCH-ADTC). She has a specific interest in including parents in the treatment approach and providing live coaching to support families in implementing new techniques in real time.

Dr. Sugerman utilizes her experience across home, school, community and therapeutic camp settings together with her genuine care for children, teens and their families to help her clients achieve lasting change. Dr. Sugerman’s approach integrates therapeutic practices that are proven to work with the flexibility to adapt to each family’s needs in order to help each person achieve their goals.