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Leonard J. Sommer

PhD Leonard J. Sommer, Ph.D. LLC
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Psychosis, Relationship Issues

Introduction

Welcome I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has been practicing psychotherapy for over 40 years in public and private settings.(See About Me) I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, relational difficulties and psychosis, in adults, adolescents and their families. For over the past 40 years I have also been a teacher and supervisor of psychotherapy and couples therapy at McLean Hospital in Belmont Massachusetts, where I have trained psychiatric residents, psychology interns and fellows, as well as medical students. I continue to supervise mental health professionals at my Wellesley office. While at McLean I have been a Lecturer in Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry of Harvard Medical School. I am currently writing and researching about my interests in Memoir and Memory; Psychotherapy and Neuroscience; Shame, Guilt, and Disgust; A Psychological Reading of the Bible; Psychotherapeutic Intervention Validation; and A Psychotherapy Toolkit.

GENDER Male
PRONOUNS He/Him/His
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • In-person & telehealth appointments

Licenses

  • Ph. D. #3955 (MA)

Specialties


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Classes

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Evaluation $400
  • Psychotherapy 45min $350

Locations

Clinical Psychologist
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-1719
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Leonard J. Sommer accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Leonard J. Sommer is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Leonard J. Sommer offer telehealth appointments? Leonard J. Sommer does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Leonard J. Sommer specialize in? Leonard J. Sommer specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, and Trauma.

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