Dr. Alex Levitan
Chief Clinical Director

Alex Levitan is the lead Psychologist and Clinical Director of Levitan & Associates Psychological Services where he is responsible for organizing and overseeing all providers and programs within the agency. He also offers clinical training and supervision for both associate and pre-licensed mental health providers, interns, and residents. Outside of his responsibilities with LAPS, Dr. Levitan also provides individual counseling, clinical and forensic evaluations, and psychological consultations for various nonprofit organizations including state and local hospitals, veterans’ health services, and the department of child safety.

Dr. Levitan is a faculty member with the Arizona State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice where he lectures on research into criminogenic risk factors, statistical analyses, and the intersection of forensic and clinical mental health. He has been invited to present at numerous public and professional organizations at the local and state level. Dr. Levitan addresses each client with an objective and solution-focused approach. He understands that everyone has their own experiences and backgrounds and customizes his treatment plan based on the individual. While the foundation of his practice is evidence-based, he embraces both classic treatments such as CBT, EMDR, and SFBT, as well as new and emerging care including biofeedback and animal-assisted therapy.