Dr. Eva Leighton is a clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma recovery, addictive behaviors, and complex relational dynamics. Grounded in the belief that successful therapy requires a foundation of deep trust and close collaboration, Dr. Leighton integrates profound psychodynamic and developmental insights with the structured tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Her warm, supportive style is infused with a natural sense of humor, which she embraces as a powerful pathway to emotional discovery, vulnerability, and genuine self-acceptance.
Dr. Leighton’s extensive clinical background is anchored by high-stakes training environments. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the VA Hudson Valley healthcare system, providing intensive therapy within their prestigious PTSD residential treatment program, as well as outpatient care for substance use disorders, depression, and acute anxiety. Her versatile experience also includes treating severe psychiatric conditions on the schizophrenia unit at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Westchester. In her individual practice, she utilizes a non-judgmental Harm Reduction framework to help clients safely navigate and regain control over substance use or risky behaviors that feel out of hand. For couples, she draws from her formal training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy to guide partners through gridlocked conflict and restore relationship intimacy.
Dr. Leighton earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from The City College of New York, where her advanced research focused on the complex intersection of loneliness and depression. This academic depth allows her to bring a uniquely nuanced, compassionate understanding to clients who feel isolated or disconnected from their lives. Whether helping an individual process a profound trauma, guiding someone through recovery, or partnering with a couple to revitalize their emotional connection, Dr. Leighton provides a steady, entirely secure space designed to help clients recover their peace and rebuild their lives.