Dr. Girvani Leerer is a Harvard Medical School Clinical Instructor in Psychology, and certified in EMDR and hypnotherapy. Former director of an inpatient program for adolescent and adult women with trauma-related and dissociative disorders, eating disorders, and mood disorders, she provides training and consultation to other psychotherapists. Dr. Leerer specializes in psychotherapy for older adolescents, young adults, and adults with a variety of emotional, behavioral medicine, and psychological issues. She is experienced in the treatment of anxiety and stress, depression and grief, eating disorders, family issues, trauma-related and dissociative disorders, illness and wellness issues, interpersonal issues, and self-esteem and identity issues.  Her approach is active, collaborative, and tailore! d to the individual, encompassing both short-term, symptom-focused treatment for high-functioning people experiencing life stress and long-term psychotherapy for people with more serious and chronic conditions.