Kaleigh Bantum Ph.D., Ncsp

Kaleigh Bantum, PhD, NCSP has a diverse work experience spanning from 2009 to the present. Kaleigh is currently the Co-Clinical Director and Co-Director of the Center for Education at Cognitive Behavior Institute, where they also serve as a Licensed Psychologist. Prior to this, they worked at UPMC as a Psych Specialty Counselor Supervisor and Licensed Psychologist. Kaleigh also held the position of Postdoctoral Fellow and Doctoral Psychology Intern at UPMC. In addition to their clinical roles, Kaleigh has served as an Adjunct Faculty at both Duquesne University and La Roche College. Early in their career, they worked as a Research Coordinator at AmeriCorps and as a Therapeutic Staff Support at The Watson Institute. With their extensive experience in psychology and education, Kaleigh Bantum brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their current role at Cognitive Behavior Institute.

Kaleigh Bantum, PhD, NCSP completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree at Ohio University from 2005 to 2009. Following this, they pursued their Master of Education (MEd) degree at Duquesne University, which they completed in 2010. Kaleigh then continued their education at Duquesne University, where they obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in 2014. In addition to their academic achievements, Kaleigh holds various certifications including being a Certified Disaster Crisis Outreach and Referral Professional from the Pennsylvania Certification Board, a Licensed Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists.