About the Company Name
Ironwood Behavioral Health, LLC was named for the Desert Ironwood tree which is native to Arizona and found throughout the Sonoran Desert. The Desert Ironwood tree is considered a keystone species. In addition to thriving in the harsh, dry conditions of Arizona, it also alters the environment around it. It enriches the soil and provides shade for other plants to grow and develop. It provides shelter and food for many species of birds and other wildlife. It is a tree that endures, with some trees living over 800 years. It is my hope that you find Ironwood Behavioral Health to be a place where you can find shelter from life's sometimes harsh conditions as well as the psychological enrichment to grow and thrive.About Dr. Leicken
Dr. Leicken attended college at Hofstra University. He graduated cum laude in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1993 from State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn (Downstate). Dr. Leicken completed his residency in Psychiatry at The Zucker Hillside Hospital on Long Island. This program is nationally recognized for its pioneering clinical, teaching and research programs, and has a strong tradition in both Psychopharmacology and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Dr. Leicken was Chief Resident in his final year and was awarded the Graduating Resident Outstanding Achievement Award for his contributions to the program. In 1998, he completed a fellowship in Consultation and Liaison Psychiatry (now known as psychosomatic medicine) at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. From 1999 through 2022, he proudly served the Veteran population. His career has included work in psychosomatic medicine, hospital administration and program development. For more than 20 years, Dr. Leicken honed his skills in outpatient care. He has treated the entire spectrum of psychiatric conditions but has had a special interest in the area of traumatic stress, including first responder experiences, combat related stresses and sexual assault. He has also worked closely with Primary Care medicine as a liaison and in helping people cope with chronic medical conditions or terminal illness. He has developed a reputation for being a supportive and patient listener and for having a practical, "down to earth" approach toward patient care. He is known to incorporate teaching into his sessions using stories and anecdotes to make complex concepts accessible and easier to understand.Dr. Leicken shares his knowledge with the public through a number of media outlets. He has appeared on several local Phoenix television programs including The Pat McMahon Show and Horizon with Michael Grant. In addition he has had several appearances on local network news as an expert in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. More recently he has been a regular guest and collaborator on several podcasts including the "Reserved for Veterans" and the "Learn From People Who Lived It" podcasts with radio personality Mathew Blades.
Personally, he is a practitioner of resilience, striving to maintain a balance among the dimensions of family, work, community and spiritual life. In addition, he is an avid gardener, photographer, desert explorer, cook and science enthusiast.
Based in Scottsdale
Appointments are available in person on Thursdays and also via telemedicine. If you are scheduled for a telemedicine appointment, please join me at my Doxy.me |
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