Robert Louis Leahy

Background

Leahy, Robert Louis was born on March 8, 1946 in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. Son of James J. and Lillian (DeVita) Leahy.

Education

Bachelor, Yale University, 1967; Master of Science, Yale University, 1972; Master of Philosophy, Yale University, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1974.

Career

Postdoctoral fellow department psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Medical School, Philadelphia, 1982-1983; associate professor, New School for Social Research, New York City, 1976-1981; visiting associate professor, U. B.C., Vancouver, 1981-1982; associate professor, Hofstra U., Hempstead, New York, 1984-1986; associate clinical professor department psychiatry, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical, New York City, since 1991; director, American Institute for Cognitive Therapy, New York City, since 1985.

Achievements

• Robert Louis Leahy has been listed as a noteworthy Psychologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Psychological Association, Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy.

Interests

• Avocations: windsurfing, hiking, biking, sailing.

Connections

Married Helen Butleroff, August 8, 1987.

Father:

James J. Leahy

Mother:

Lillian (DeVita) Leahy

Spouse:

Helen Butleroff