Leigh Chancey, PhD

Dr. Leigh Chancey is a licensed psychologist with clinical interests in pediatric integrated care, collaboration with school systems, early intervention, and autism spectrum, behavioral, and anxiety disorders. She earned her master’s degree in school psychology and doctorate degree in health psychology from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. Prior to joining WakeMed, Dr. Chancey advanced her clinical training at a pediatric psychology post-doctoral fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. She has also worked in several North Carolina school systems and independent practices for years.

Dr. Chancey approaches caring for patients as an opportunity to work together with youth and their families to promote positive outcomes through implementation of evidence-based practice. Outside of work, Dr. Chancey enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exploring new places and being outdoors, as well as swimming, and yoga. Dr. Chancey attended NC State University for her undergraduate degree and enjoys cheering on the Wolfpack sports teams.