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Psychiatrist in New Port Richey, Florida Jay Leathers, Psychiatrist

Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)

Ages Served: 18-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: Yes

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Jay Leathers, Psychiatrist

Jay Leathers, MD

Specializes In:

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression/feeling down
Intense mood changes
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Stress management
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Dr. Leathers has the experience, insight and personal interest to help treat mental illness within the community. He is a support to help improve the lives of patients who want to improve their lives and to grow from their current mental health hardships. He listens well to help understand what the patient is requesting. He has the knowledge to help educate and inform the patient of their treatment options, and he is able to help the patient develop an informed decision for an appropriate treatment plan.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Intense mood changes
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Aging
  • Alcohol use
  • Anger issues
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Body image
  • Brain/head injuries (TBI)
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Conditions caused by stress
  • Dementia & memory issues
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Drug/substance use
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Eating issues: food deprivation
  • Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gambling
  • Gender affirming evaluations
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Hair pulling & skin picking
  • Hallucinations
  • Hoarding
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Learning challenges
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Medical/surgical evaluations
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other neurological conditions
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Retirement
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • School avoidance
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Sports performance
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stroke-related conditions
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Ross University School of Medicine

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Jay Leathers. You can also call 727-999-3311 to have someone assist you.

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See what our patients are saying about Jay Leathers

Loved my first visit with Dr Leathers. He was so easy to talk and is such a great listener and I never felt like I was being judged. He was also very patient with me during my appointment (had trouble with the app initially, and had my two littles with me) and made me feel comfortable. I loved that he was good at directing our conversation with purposeful questions based on how I responding and not just asking generic questions. He also was so helpful with giving me other solutions to help with my struggles other than just medication. I am so very happy to have found him and I am looking forward to our future appointments.
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Brittany Y.

Brittany Y.

Aug 04, 2022
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I have appreciate Dr. Jay Leathers and the staff here at LifeStance. They listen to their patience and work with the mental health issues you are dealing with and proactively treat you well working to help you work with the physical and mental health issues that have been mistreated as depression for years helping you live your life to the fullest. In office visit and the tela-health visits are very good saving you a physical trip during these tough times. They are easy to contact online and on the phone. Thank everyone at Lifeatance for the help and services you all offer. Thank you for helping me with my health issues.
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Mr J.

Mr J.

Dec 18, 2024
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A great doctor, a very patient doctor. He will listen to everything you have to say. He will not cut you off in the middle of any emotional conversation you may be explaining to him about . Dr. Leathers will get straight to the point and he Will work you with your medications until he finds you fit The right balance. I've had him over 2 years and I find him outstanding. Excellent 👍
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Ronald S.

Ronald S.

Jun 02, 2026
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He doesn't rush you.. Helps you with your issues gets thru your problems and you don't feel judged. Comfortable opening up discussing what is going on. If you are looking for a Psychiatrist look no further he's your Doctor... I recommend him. He's aware and considerate to your personal issues.
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Catie M.

Catie M.

Feb 10, 2025
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All things considered, lifestans is a pretty good healthcare organization. The people are friendly and easy to get along with. Some of their digital and online process. Needs a little work but all in all things are good. My personal psychiatrist is excellent and I am glad I have him.
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Phillip H.

Phillip H.

Jan 17, 2025
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Dr. Leathers has been great to work with. Scheduling and reaching out to him is a breeze. He is quick & responsive through the patient portal and has a way of making our sessions feel more like a conversation with a good friend than a series of questions I would rather not answer.
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Hannah L.

Hannah L.

May 13, 2025
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