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Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and more.
60 Township Line Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027

Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD is a psychologist in Doylestown, PA specializing in psychology. Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD is affiliated with Einstein Medical Center (East Norriton, Elkins Park, and Philadelphia, PA), Jefferson Health and Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.

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Office Locations

Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

595 West State Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
(610) 324-0318
(267) 885-1841
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60 Township Line Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(610) 324-0318
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Some issues Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD can help you with:

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

  • Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
  • Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
  • Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that people may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. PTSD causes recurring nightmares, flashbacks, and disturbing memories about the traumatic event. It is frequently triggered by particularly intense and life-threatening incidents. For example, someone involved in a serious car accident may have severe anxiety about the accident months or even years later. War veterans and people involved in armed conflict are particularly prone to developing PTSD. In decades past, PTSD was called shellshock and was used to describe the negative emotions that soldiers endured from war. Today, medical professionals who treat PTSD recognize that it can occur in all types of people and can result from all types of traumatic incidents. It is not known exactly why some people develop PTSD, although PTSD frequently arises from:

  • Accidents
  • Sexual or physical assault
  • Combat
  • Childhood abuse
  • Domestic abuse
  • Natural disasters
  • Torture and kidnapping

People who have experienced significant and repeated trauma are more likely to develop PTSD. Those who have disorders like depression or a family history of depression may also be more prone to PTSD. PTSD symptoms typically begin one month to one year following the traumatic event. There are four main categories of PTSD symptoms:

  • Intrusive memories: Intrusive memories include unwanted memories, feelings of reliving the traumatic event, distressing nightmares, and emotional disturbances from triggers (signs that serve as reminders of the traumatic event). Intrusive memories can lead to elevated heart rate, anxiety, combativeness (fight), withdrawal (flight), and many other responses.
  • Avoidance: Avoidance is an attempt to avoid speaking or thinking about an upsetting event. People with this response might also try to avoid certain people or locations that prompt memories of an event.
  • Changes in physical and emotional reactions: These changes may include difficulty sleeping, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, and feelings of guilt and irritability.
  • Alterations in cognition and mood: Alterations can cause negative self-beliefs, depression, shame, and detachment from others.

The intensity and frequency of these symptoms can vary over time. PTSD symptoms may suddenly return after disappearing for years. Many PTSD patients find treatment helps to gradually reduce their symptoms over time.

The most common treatments for PTSD are psychotherapy and oral medications. Psychotherapy for PTSD can include cognitive therapy (therapy to change thought patterns), exposure therapy (therapy to confront memories of the traumatic incident) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). EMDR integrates exposure therapy with guided eye movements to help patients confront and process their trauma. Certain oral medications may help with PTSD, such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. Self-care, support groups, and relaxation may also benefit those with PTSD.

The path to overcoming PTSD can be long and challenging and people with PTSD can benefit greatly by seeking professional treatment from a mental health care provider. Treatment can reduce PTSD symptoms, provide essential coping strategies, and improve one's quality of life.

In The News 

“"Calming your body down physiologically is really an important way to get to the finish line," says Dr. Daniel Leichter, a clinical psychologist at Moss rehab at Doylestown hospital.”—"Getting Mentally Prepared For The Broad Street Run", CBS Boston, April 2014
“Dr. Daniel Leichter is a clinical psychologist for MossRehab at Doylestown Hospital and the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network.”—"Blue Cross Broad Street Run: Clearing the mental hurdles", Philadelphia Inquirer, April 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Doylestown, PA during 2013 were health and behavior assessment.

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment 200

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD.

Gender
Male 23
Female 51
Age
From 65 to 74 23
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 26
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated during 2013 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 39
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 36
Dementia 24
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Doylestown, PA during 2014 were health and behavior assessment.

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment 217

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD.

Gender
Male 31
Female 51
Age
From 65 to 74 28
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 29
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated during 2014 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 41
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 30
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 41
Dementia 20
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Doylestown, PA during 2015 were health and behavior assessment.

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment 160

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 80
Age
From 65 to 74 38
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 39
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 28
Dementia 28
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Doylestown, PA during 2016 were health and behavior assessment.

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment 72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 50
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 58
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Doylestown, PA during 2017 were health and behavior assessment.

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment 52

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 20
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated during 2017 were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Doylestown, PA during 2018 were health and behavior assessment.

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment 49

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 16
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD.

Gender
Male 33
Female 39
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and stroke.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 56
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 47
Dementia 39
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD.

Gender
Male 43
Female 50
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 29
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 48
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 32
Dementia 35
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD.

Gender
Male 56
Female 62
Age
From 65 to 74 33
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 54
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 30
Atrial Fibrilation 36
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 42
Dementia 20
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD.

Gender
Male 60
Female 45
Age
From 65 to 74 36
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 46
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 50
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 36
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 52
Dementia 17
Cancer 28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Doylestown, PA were health and behavior assessment.

health and behavior assessment 125

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD.

Gender
Male 29
Female 37
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 3
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 20
85 and over 8
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 18

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 37
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 15
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 27
Atrial Fibrillation 22
Dementia 18
Cancer 12

Education & Training

He completed residency at Joseph J. Peters Institute. He is certified by the Board Certification: Psychology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: Joseph J. Peters Institute

Board Certification: Board Certification: Psychology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Einstein Medical Center (East Norriton, Elkins Park, and Philadelphia, PA)
Jefferson Health
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, MultiPlan, Devon Health, First Health, Magellan Health Services, Medicaid, Aetna Medicare, PerformCare (Community Behavioral Healthcare Network of Pennsylvania - CBHNP) and Community Behavioral Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Daniel J. Leichter, PSYD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE
MultiPlan
Devon Health
First Health
Magellan Health Services
Medicaid
Aetna Medicare
PerformCare (Community Behavioral Healthcare Network of Pennsylvania - CBHNP)
Community Behavioral Health

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Biography

Dr. Daniel Leichter's area of specialization is psychology. He has a special interest in depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). His hospital/clinic affiliations include Einstein Medical Center (East Norriton, Elkins Park, and Philadelphia, PA) and Jefferson Health. Dr. Leichter's patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He can accept Magellan Health Services, Aetna Medicare, and MultiPlan, as well as other insurance carriers. He welcomes new patients at his office inDoylestown, PA as reported by Jefferson Health.

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