Dr. Omer Leshem

I'm a New York-based pre-licensed psychologist, currently working as a post-doctoral therapist in a private practice under supervision. I teach as an Adjunct Professor at Fordham University's Psychology Department. Additionally, I am a candidate at NYU's Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis.

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In therapy, I help individuals and couples who are struggling with a wide range of problems, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, gender and sexuality concerns, and identity exploration (to learn more about the scope of my clinical work please refer to the "Services" and "My Approach" pages).

 

I received my doctorate (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology from the New School for Social Research in New York City. My training took place in major hospital clinics, counseling centers, and community clinics in New York City, including The William Alanson White Institute, The New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute, Greene Clinic, South Beach Psychiatric Center, New School University Student Health Services, and Pace University Counseling Center, where I completed my doctoral internship. In these settings, I gained valuable experience in working with clients across the lifespan and from various backgrounds.
 

Throughout my graduate training in clinical psychology, I developed expertise in relational and psychoanalytic theory and practice. I was trained in various psychodynamic treatment modalities for children, adolescents, adults, parents, and couples. I also received special training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples.

Prior to that, I completed a B.F.A. in Music Performance and Psychology at The New School, where I was the Valedictorian of my class. Ever since, my aim has been to integrate principles of musical communication and emotional expression into treatment of real-life problems through clinical research and practice. Alongside my career as a therapist, I also work as a jazz saxophonist and a composer.​​