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Jacob Leivent M.D.

I understand just how difficult life can be, and how important it is to be able to step away from it all and speak to someone in a safe space. I take great pride in helping patients overcome personal struggles in order to live a full, healthy life.

With extensive experience in psychiatry, I help people through difficult times and provide all the support necessary.

I offer a full range of services for conditions including depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorders, behavior problems, psychosis, and other mood disorders.

Appointments may consist of diagnostic evaluations and medication evaluations and treatment.

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Anxiety

Nearly 20% of American adults struggle with anxiety, and it’s especially common among adults in fast-paced urban areas.

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Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings or episodes of mania and depression.

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Depression

If you feel sad, hopeless, or overwhelmed with life, you’re not alone.

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Mood Disorders

Mood disorders are disruptive and frustrating, but treatment can change everything.

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Telehealth

At least 37% of adults have received medical care through telehealth recently.

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Sleep Disorders

Psychiatric conditions like insomnia and depression are often closely tied to sleep disorders.

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ADHD

As recently as 20 years ago, mental health experts believed attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder...

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Telehealth Psychiatrist Serving Brooklyn, Park Slope, Los Angeles, Brentwood, Beverly Hills

Meet Jacob Leivent, MD

Jacob Leivent, MD, is a practice that specializes in adult psychiatric care from a uniquely holistic perspective. Dr. Leivent sees patients from the Park Slope area in Brooklyn, New York, and the Westwood, Brentwood, and Beverly Hills areas in Los Angeles, California, through convenient telehealth visits.

The practice uses an individualized and evidence-based approach to psychiatric care, with every patient getting a customized treatment plan.

Dr. Leivent performs psychiatric evaluations and offers both psychotherapy and medication management to help his patients manage and triumph over attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and other conditions.

Dr. Leivent believes that easy access to experienced psychiatric care providers is critical for good long-term management of psychiatric conditions. He makes that easy with telehealth. All appointments are conducted through online teleconferences and phone calls.

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Ben Rothman
Ben Rothman
2023-12-13
Doctor Leivent is a wonderful, smart and kind psychiatrist. From our first meeting, I was met with warmth and empathy that immediately put me at ease. He listens attentively, allowing for a deep understanding of my concerns and challenges. I greatly appreciate that Dr. Leivent doesn't just focus on symptom management, but that he works on fixing the underlying issues in conjunction with medication. I found that Dr. Leivent's treatment plans are comprehensive, and tailored to my individual needs. In sessions, I always felt heard and respected, never judged or rushed. His dedication to ensuring his patients feel understood and valued is truly commendable. Thank you for your help, Dr. Leivent!
Stacey Silver
Stacey Silver
2022-03-19
Dr. Leivent helped me during a mental health crisis. He’s a very good active listener, empathic, flexible, collaborative, and validating. He has an optimistic outlook, but proceeds with caution when appropriate, in terms of prescribing psychotropics. Also, while he can’t divulge session info regarding adult children, he will listen to parental input to make his diagnosis and render corresponding treatment options. He’s highly knowledgeable in his field and experienced in working with a diverse group of clients from all age groups. Highly recommend.
G.P. Dunkel
G.P. Dunkel
2021-11-10
Dr. Leivent saved my life. Early on when COVID happened I made an appointment as I was struggling mentally to get thru the days. He was super engaged and very empathetic. I felt comfortable sharing and he didn’t judge me at all. It was the first time in a long time I felt free to share without fear or hesitation. At the end of our first session he shared his observations and we talked about the various approaches and what I would feel most comfortable doing. I took his recommendation and it truly changed my life. I am still a patient and he continues to support me on my mental health journey. Dr. Leivent is always responsive, professional, insightful and very compassionate. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is struggling mentally and is looking for someone that needs short term or long term support.
Jake Donahue
Jake Donahue
2021-09-06
Doctor Leivent has been extremely helpful in treating conditions I did not know I had before reaching out to him. He has been able to identify my long undiagnosed issues and treat them effectively and with care. He is responsive even on weekends and evenings when needed and has helped me get my mental health on-track. Good mental health providers are difficult to come-by and he is one of the good ones. Couldn't recommend him more highly and have, in fact, recommended him to friends and family.
Nicole
Nicole
2021-07-17
He’s good at what he does, I would recommend seeing him.
Dahlia Ibrahim
Dahlia Ibrahim
2021-06-16
Dr. Leivent takes a very kind and humanistic approach to psychiatry, which is difficult to find. He takes times not only to understand your symptoms, but what's at the root of the problem. I like that every decision he makes is WITH you as a patient -- you have full say in your treatment as he thoroughly explains the science in a language you actually understand. I started seeing Dr. Leivent right before the pandemic, and I couldn't be more thankful. Not sure how I would have gotten through without him. He's a whip-smart, calm, collected doctor that I've already recommended to two of my closest friends, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking thoughtful, effective treatment.
michael guglielmelli
michael guglielmelli
2021-06-14
Since I was in my early 20s ( I’m 28 ) now, i have always felt this Constant feeling of unhappiness in my life. I had the world, but never felt “ happy”. I would find a psychiatrist who would basically just take 5 minutes renew medications, but what was missing was the part of how i was feeling. About a year ago, i went into a deep depression, and i then found Dr. J. From our first face to face to every follow up visit, he has done something that no psychiatrist has done before and that is taken the time to listen to me, to check up on me, to make sure I’m feeling well. He is always available if i need him. He is the sweetest, down to earth physician i have had in a while and i can truly say that I am finally in an amazing place and have never felt better. He was able to find the source of my depression/ anxiety related to my inability to focus. He explores all aspects of the person, and is very aggressive in treating. I owe so much to him for changing my life.
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Inquiries
2021-06-08
I have been seeing Dr. Leivent for over six months and he has been a true gift throughout what has been one of the hardest times in my life. He is kind, dependable and always willing to go the extra mile to help in any way he can. I have recommended him to a few of the people That mean the most to me, so I would not hesitate to advise you to seek help for yourself or your loved ones with Dr L as your quarterback.
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