Kathy
MacLeay
Kathy MacLeay
- Campus: Los Angeles, CA
- Department: Applied Clinical Psychology
- Institution: The Chicago School
- Address: 707 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Office Phone: 213-283-4229
Biography
I have been practicing in a private practice setting for almost 30 years. When I first started to do clinical work I became interested in eating disorders because the problem became so widespread and debilitating. I developed a treatment using Psychosynthesis a spiritual holistic aapproach to doing therapy. I did a study and then presented my findings at an International Conference and was approached to do trainings on the method after that which I did offer. I grew up in a family that got involved in helping people less fortunate, namely foster children, emotionally disturbed children, cognitively challenged children which has been very rewarding. I have had extensive experience working with the mentally ill.
Currently I am involved in equine and pet therapy being an animal lover and seeing the power of healing between people and animals. I also want to do a research study on the effects of pet therapy with the elder to see if the use of pets can reduce the need for antidepressants with the elder.
Education History
Degree Institution BA Lyndon, Vermont MA Northridge, California PHD Westwood, California Community Involvement
Organization Helping the homeless Working with Handicapped Children & Adults Areas of Expertise
Area Expertise Eating Disorders/Obesity Body Dysmorphic Disorder Marriage & Family Family Therapy Mood Disorders Depression Licenses
Marriage Family Therapy Clinical Psychology Certificate in Modern Psychoanalysis Publications
Book Kathy MacLeay PhD (2020). Personal Investments. Los Angeles California: Amazon.
Media Exposure
Appearance Did a talk at my psychoanalytic institute a year and a half ago
Question and Answer
Please describe your teaching philosophy. My teaching philosophy is humanistic and spiritual. I think of humans being born with the potential to mature to the highest level of that person's development. I think relationships heal and the therapeutic process allows for growth in clients engaging in treatment. I believe every person needs to develop a constructive relationship with themselves to built inner strength and ability to become responsible for independent well being and success in life
Please provide a statement or philosophy regarding the practice of psychology. I think psychology can play a pivotal role in the progress of the world getting better and stronger. There is not enough psychology taught in schools and community environments so people can have the education for psychological health and well being.
Why did you choose to enter the field of psychology? Psychotherapy contributed to my life in expediential ways and I wanted to give back
What advice would you give to a student entering The Chicago School? The world needs all the therapists passionate about the field to join so the potential for success in the field is great
Professional Skills
Working with the Mentally ill, Working with the elderly, Anxiety & Depression, Pet therapy, Equine therapy, Child & Adolescent therapy, Eating disorders, Couples & Family therapy, Personality disorders