Meet Dr. Cathryn Leff

Welcome to my website! First, I want to tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Cathryn and I received my B.A. degree in Psychology from UCLA; my M.A. degree in Counseling Psychology from Pepperdine University, and a PhD in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health Policy and Practice from Northcentral University. I also have a PhD (ABD) in International Psychology with a concentration in Trauma Response from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 1996 (LMFT 33119).

Previously, I worked for UCLA's Career Counseling Center as a Psychometrist, and as a social worker for the Department of Children and Family Services. Additionally, I worked as a Children's Mental Health Clinician for San Diego County Children's Mental Health.

Following my work with children, I conducted Psychiatric Evaluations for the Emergency Department at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, and at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center as an Emergency Department Patient Liaison/Analyst.

More recently, I worked as the Director of Family Services for a Native American Tribe, and as a Wraparound Clinical Program Manager for foster children at a nonprofit. Currently, in addition to my private practice, I teach as an Online Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University.

I currently work from my home office in the beautiful community of Harveston. I offer in-person, outdoor, and online counseling to those residing in the State of the California.

In my spare time I like to work in my garden, swim, jog and play with my therapy dog Coco.  I have two adult children and I enjoy hanging out with them and their girlfriends.

If you think we might be a good fit, give me a call today for a free 10 minute consultation.

• Elected President of the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT) with term beginning on June 1, 2020.
• Board Secretary for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) as of June 4, 2016
• Board Director-at-Large for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) appointed June 5, 2015
• Founder and Past-President of the Southwest Riverside County Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
• Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
• Clinical Member of the American Psychological Association (APA).
• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)