Dr. Leavens is a licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor with over 10 years of clinical and research experience. She specializes in clinical health psychology and behavioral medicine. Dr. Leavens received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Oklahoma State University and completed her clinical internship at the Medical University of South Carolina and her post doctoral fellowship in Integrated Primary Care and Population Health at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Her clinical focus is in the treatment of insomnia and sleep, anxiety, worry, and adjustment concerns. She is passionate about implementing science-backed interventions to help her clients live a full and valued life. Dr. Leavens is also an active researcher whose work has resulted in the publication of over 70 peer-reviewed papers. In her free time, Dr. Leavens loves exploring Kansas City with her husband and kids and spending time with friends.