Dr. Leah Watson is a licensed clinical psychologist providing evidence-based intervention to children, adolescents, and their families. She strives to create an open and welcoming space for all clients. She has experience working in community, hospital, and private practice settings with children who present with a range of disorders, such as behavioral, neurodevelopmental, anxiety, depressive, and trauma-related disorders. She also has experience conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations for children. Dr. Watson is skilled in the treatment of selective mutism (SM), including leading groups for social anxiety and SM at Caring Cove. Dr. Watson graduated with a B.S. in psychology and biology from Clemson University. She obtained her master’s degree in clinical, counseling, and applied psychology and her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from William Paterson University.
In her free time, Dr. Watson enjoys spending time with her family and friends, trying new restaurants, reading, and spending time outside (especially at the beach!).