Leah S. Horvath

Dr. Leah S. Horvath is an Associate Professor and Program Director at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology (ISPP) within National Louis University. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Kentucky, with prior degrees from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Her clinical expertise includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral treatments for anxiety, PTSD, trauma, and eating disorders, alongside mindfulness-based interventions. She has specialized training from Yale-New Haven Psychiatric Hospital and New York University.

Education:

• PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Kentucky
• MS, Clinical Psychology, University of Kentucky
• BS, Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Research & Clinical Focus:

• DBT and exposure-based therapies
• Treatment of eating disorders and self-harming behaviors
• Romantic relationships dynamics
• Professional development of psychologists

Affiliations: Licensed clinical psychologist in Illinois, active in teaching (courses like PSYD711/712, PSYD820/821), and clinical supervision. She emphasizes client-centered care and training future psychologists.

Personal Interests: Enjoys yoga, theater, Chicago tourism, and family time.