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Russell Levine

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LICSW Massachusetts

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Russell

Russell Levine is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 15 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and relationship concerns.

Background and approach

He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered and existential perspectives to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, clarify values, and develop practical coping skills. His work also addresses a broad range of concerns including LGBTQ issues, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and grief, eating and anger challenges, and career or life transitions.

He emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored candidly. Russell aims to partner with clients to set realistic goals and build strategies that fit everyday life, whether the focus is on communication, managing panic or mood symptoms, caregiving stress, or confronting loneliness and social anxiety.

He offers flexible online formats to accommodate different needs and schedules, and he supports clients through the process of change with steady professional guidance and practical tools.

CBT and Person-Focused Care for Online Sessions

Russell often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete strategies for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and managing panic or mood symptoms. CBT is task-oriented and practical, making it well suited to structured online work where skills can be practiced between sessions.

He also draws on client-centered and existential approaches to support exploration of values, meaning, and personal goals. Client-centered work prioritizes empathy and collaboration so clients feel heard and guided, while existential ideas invite consideration of life choices and the values that shape them. Together these approaches can help with relationship concerns, identity questions, grief, and navigating life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; he will work with each person to tailor methods based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative stance helps determine whether more skills-focused CBT, reflective client-centered work, or a blend of approaches fits best.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support, practice new strategies in daily life, and maintain continuity of care when in-person appointments are challenging.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Russell address in therapy?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief, eating concerns, and career or life changes.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions commonly draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and existential approaches, blending practical skills training with a focus on personal meaning and values.
How much experience does this therapist have?
Russell brings 15 years of professional experience working with diverse mental health and life concerns in clinical practice.
Where is Russell licensed and what are his credentials?
He is a licensed clinical social worker in Massachusetts with the credential MA LICSW 122388.
Does he offer therapy in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and schedule.
How are fees and subscriptions handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English