
OUR LEADERSHIP
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.
Education
2015
- Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology
- Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University
2011
- Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
- Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University
2008
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
- Hofstra University
Clinical Experience
2020-Present
- Levitan and Associates Psychological Services
- Chief Clinical Officer and Training Director
2021-2023
- Evernorth Health Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program Counselor
2014-2021
- Buwalda Psychological Services
- Licensed Psychologist
- Predoctoral Internship
2013-2014
- Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System
- Advanced Doctoral Practica Training
2011-2012
- West Valley Family Development Center
- Doctoral Practica Training
2010-2011
- Catholic Charities Community Services
- Masters Practica Training
Academia Experience
2015-Present
- Arizona State University, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Faculty Lecturer
2019-2020
- Northern Arizona University, College of Educational Psychology
- Adjunct Professor
2011-2014
- Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University
- Tutoring