Claim this profile

This profile has not been claimed by the business owner or representative.

Claim this business to update business information, get appointment requests, engage visitors with web chat, and more!

James P. Leone, PhD

2.7
Get directions

About this business

Location details

875 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States

Get directions
WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
Review Performance in the last  
6 months
2.7141 reviews
Select a rating
Claire H.'s profile image
Claire H. 
on Birdeye

a year ago

In fact, the whole idea is act like you are the king of the world with no consequences. Psychologists normally view narcissism and psychopathy as disorders and treat them… because, Narcissism + Psychopathy => "Act like you are the king of the world with no consequences" + "organize your own cult like group." Then, work very hard to charm everyone and convince that you are a brilliant therapist - it's not like anybody is going to stop you. It takes talent, but not very hard for the above personality type combination, in fact... read more

Claire H.'s profile image
Claire H. 
on Birdeye

a year ago

So here is a thought. Leone introduced us to psychopath behavior, psychopath lifestyle, psychopath pastimes. He normalized stuff to us that is way, way beyond. We need to just throw most of that trash out. It’s like we did a stint in the mob. Very little was healthy - minimal amount of therapy. Whatever he introduced, reset, restart those aspects from before we walked in his office. It’s wasted time, but better than carrying around psychopath baggage. 

Oleg s.'s profile image
Oleg s. 
on Birdeye

a year ago

My breaking point of disillusionment was when Leon snapped at 15 year group member X, 'Oh, don't snarky, X!' and stopped them from talking. It was said with contempt and disdain and was just clearly out of place and abusive, like the veneer of legitimacy wasn't there this time. X didn't even say anything bad and said it nicely. Like he would get into these negative moods and shame people, and shame them unexpectedly, after just minutes ago encouraging them to talk about anything they felt like with a harmless smile on his fa... read more

Oleg s.'s profile image
Oleg s. 
on Birdeye

a year ago

To break down your experience and perception of what happened point by point. "I am surprised to see negative reviews of Jim's work". Leone made people doubt themselves about not liking his therapy and convinced them on so many levels literally telling them in various ways both literally and by being nicely dressed, having a Harvard affiliation, and being the therapy association, and having a centrally located office. One of the former members told a bunch of different therapists and professionals exactly what Leone did and ... read more

Oleg s.'s profile image
Oleg s. 
on Birdeye

a year ago

Re: Lincold W., what is your level of knowledge about psychopaths and cult leaders? I would encourage you to take the same journey we took and research it on Youtube. What happened was that you were taken advantage of by a psychopath, he used you and literally told you that him abusing you is normal therapy, and likely you are still brainwashed and don't realize what happened to you. For starters, seeing a therapist for ten years is not recommended by the APA as it can make the patient dependent on the therapist or may be a ... read more

Lincoln W.'s profile image
Lincoln W. 
on Birdeye

a year ago

Speaking for myself I am surprised to see negative reviews of Jim's work. I have worked with Jim for more than 30 years off and on. I have participated in 3 different groups and seen him off and on for individual therapy. While there were times he would say things to me that I did not want to hear, in retrospect they were always things I needed to hear. This is, after all, what therapy is all about. After thirty years, the relationship between a therapist and a patient is by definition going to be strong. Jim has reinforced ... read more

Hello!'s profile image
Hello! 
on Birdeye

a year ago

Similar to like when a personal trainer teaches exercises that don’t work knowing the client will fail and keep coming back, while enjoying the financial benefit and the undeserved commitment of the client to him.. funny how Leone repeated “commitment” to the group as what he wanted most.. makes sense.. you need to pay rent and have a full weekly patient load.. you want to tell clients some blabber they will like, you want to make them lose interest in any competition to yourself that would make them them wonder away as a be... read more

Ron H.'s profile image
Ron H. 
on Birdeye

a year ago

He knows that if his patients follow his advice they’ll be alienated from all of their social networks, which will leave them dependent on him and that group - which benefits him. It’s high level psychopath instincts, like I’ve said many times. 

Plumber L.'s profile image
Plumber L. 
on Birdeye

a year ago

You know instead of teaching us like some people try to be clever and make a decision to do what is most advantageous to them when interacting with people and to avoid any potential disadvantage through harm to another person, Leone taught us to blurt out things that will hurt others and make them alienated and not want to be around us, which will put us in a bad situation for ourselves - worse than if we kept our mouth shut and only said things that were advantageous.. so he was like training us to be doing something that ... read more

Frequently asked questions about James P. Leone, PhD

How is James P. Leone, PhD rated?

James P. Leone, PhD has a 2.7 star rating with 141 reviews. 

When is James P. Leone, PhD open?

James P. Leone, PhD is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

Need help? Contact us.

Speak with a specialist to learn how you can grow with Birdeye. We are reachable at profiles@birdeye.com