Phyllis Leavitt
Author, therapist
Phyllis Leavitt is a seasoned psychotherapist with over thirty years of experience working with children, families, couples, and individuals. A graduate of Antioch University with a Master’s in Psychology and Counseling, she co-directed a sexual abuse treatment program before running her private practice. Phyllis is the author of A Light in the Darkness, Into the Fire, and her newest book, America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis, which explores how applying principles of Family Systems Therapy can help heal America’s deep divisions and growing violence. Now mostly retired in Taos, NM, she focuses on writing and sharing her insights on collective and individual mental health. Learn more at phyllisleavitt.com.