Our Team

John Leatherman

Primary Clinician, Neurocognitive Assessment Program
Ph.D., M.Ed.
Florida

Dr. John Leatherman is the Primary Clinician for the Neurocognitive Assessment Program (NAP). In close collaboration with the NAP multidisciplinary team, Dr. Leatherman serves as the primary point of contact for patients, families, and referents regarding the NAP assessment process, expectations, and protocols. Dr. Leatherman partners with patients, families, and stakeholders to ensure mutual understanding from pre-admission consultation, to onboarding and orientation, throughout NAP, to implementing follow-up recommendations and continuing care plans.

Drawing upon his training in person-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and family systems theory, Dr. Leatherman tailors support to patients and families as they navigate NAP, provides a space for relational empathy and understanding, and prepares patients, families, and stakeholders to manifest pathways for positive change, recovery, and personal growth.

Previously at Caron, Dr. Leatherman served as a Family Therapist for Caron Renaissance, Ocean Drive, and the Older Adult Program.

Prior to his tenure at Caron beginning in 2021, Dr. Leatherman served in diverse clinical, leadership, and academic roles across the behavioral health and substance abuse continuum of care in Philadelphia, New York City, and Florida. Dr. Leatherman holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Temple University and a Ph.D. in applied psychology in organizational leadership from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Leatherman’s research has explored forces and factors that block and constrain innovation, contrasted with approaches and responses that release creative energies to achieve growth and positive change.