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Sheila Levine, LMFT

  • Experience33 years
  • LocationConnecticut
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Sheila

Sheila Levine is a Connecticut-licensed LMFT with three decades of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, substance use concerns, relationship conflicts, and anger.

Background and approach

She emphasizes clients' strengths and respects each person's knowledge of their own life, guiding practical steps to manage mood, improve communication, or cope with life transitions such as grief, separation, or shifts related to identity and sexual orientation.

Her work integrates evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices alongside motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies. This mix supports addressing issues from mood disorders and ADHD to compulsive behaviors and challenges with intimacy or self-esteem.

Sessions are tailored to present needs, with attention to building skills for emotion regulation, healthier habits, and clearer decision-making. Levine frames therapy as a collaborative process and encourages prospective clients to view the initial step of reaching out as a meaningful act of self-care.

She offers services in English and operates from Connecticut, drawing on 33 years of experience as an LMFT to offer steady clinical guidance for those ready to make changes.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Sheila commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and challenges with focus or habits. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for managing intense feelings and improving relationships.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals and preferences, then adapts methods over time so the plan reflects what works best for the individual and their situation.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase convenience and access. These formats allow people to fit therapy into busy schedules, practice skills between sessions, and stay connected from wherever they are located in Connecticut.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Sheila commonly address?
Sheila works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and anger concerns, depression, grief, intimacy and self-esteem issues, ADHD, and other mood or behavioral challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends practical, skills-based therapies such as CBT and DBT with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help clients build coping tools and make concrete changes.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She brings 33 years of professional experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Connecticut, listed as CT LMFT 549, and provides services from that state.
Can non-English speakers work with Sheila?
Sessions are conducted in English; she does not offer services in other languages and is not accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sheila offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGender dysphoriaJealousyMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

33+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English

About

Sheila Levine is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Connecticut, not currently accepting new clients.