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Dr. Steven Levey

Experienced LCSW focused on practical coping and growth

LCSW New York

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Steven

Dr. Steven Levey brings 22 years of clinical experience to his work with people confronting stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, grief, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy.

Background and approach

He also addresses sleeping difficulties, career transitions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and a range of related issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, divorce and separation, and seasonal affective disorder. Dr.

Levey is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York and offers supportive guidance aimed at practical coping and clearer decision making. Drawing on a mix of cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered principles, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies, he helps clients identify patterns, test new approaches, and build skills that fit everyday life.

He emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance and works collaboratively to prioritize immediate concerns while keeping sight of longer term goals. Sessions are offered in English and use formats that include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Dr. Levey’s practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and does not accept international clients.

Practical approaches for online growth and coping



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive alternatives; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and acceptance so clients can explore feelings and values at their own pace, which supports self-understanding and motivation for change. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, and it can be helpful for reducing rumination, managing stress, and improving emotional regulation.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work itself, and the therapist collaborates with each person to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may combine skill-building, reflective exploration, and brief solution-focused steps to address immediate concerns while supporting longer term change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access care from home, and continue momentum between appointments through messaging when appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleeping difficulties, career concerns, and related challenges such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach combines client-centered listening with practical techniques, emphasizing collaboration and skill-building to address immediate problems and longer term goals.
What is the clinician's background and experience?
Dr. Levey has 22 years of professional experience working with a wide range of personal and interpersonal issues and draws on multiple evidence-informed methods.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and holds the license numbers NY LCSW 073209-1 and AK LCSW 232559, and his practice is based in New York.
Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for ongoing sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

New York, Alaska

Languages

English