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Dr. Steven Levey, LCSW

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Steven

Dr. Steven Levey brings 22 years of practice as an LCSW to work with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem difficulties, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, career stress, depression, ADHD, and related life transitions.

Background and approach

He outlines a compassionate, client-focused stance that emphasizes listening, practical coping strategies, and collaborative goal-setting. His practice also addresses specific themes such as abandonment, caregiver strain, commitment and communication problems, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, and midlife questions.

Drawing on evidence-based tools and a flexible approach, Dr. Levey blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused interventions to help people gain clarity and make concrete changes.

He works in New York and offers sessions in English. His bio emphasizes creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore emotions, build resilience, and pursue meaningful personal growth.

Practical supports include coaching elements for career and life-purpose questions and strategies for coping with events like seasonal affective shifts or disaster-related stress.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Dr. Levey commonly integrates client-centered practice and cognitive behavioral therapy to shape online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on respectful listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship, helping clients name their priorities and move at a comfortable pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and ADHD-related challenges.

He also uses mindfulness strategies to help people increase awareness of thoughts and bodily sensations, and motivational interviewing to support ambivalence and change. Choosing the right mix of approaches tends to unfold collaboratively; the therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then adjust methods as progress is tracked.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which together offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try brief check-ins alongside longer sessions, and adapt communication style to what helps a person make steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, parenting concerns, grief, self-esteem challenges, sleep problems, career stress, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and compassionate, emphasizing careful listening, practical coping strategies, and goals shaped by each client's needs and values.
What level of experience does he bring?
He has 22 years of clinical experience working with a range of personal and interpersonal challenges and draws on that background to offer practical guidance and support.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is an LCSW practicing in New York with licensing details NY LCSW 073209-1 and AK LCSW 232559 noted for record keeping.
Which language does he use in sessions and can he see international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different scheduling and communication preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for starting therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to his 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

What Steven can help with

Dr. Steven Levey works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem.

Steven works with individuals through life's complex challenges.

Steven works with clients navigating stress, anxiety, and relationship dynamics.

How Steven approaches therapy

Steven's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Steven is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York, with 22 years of clinical experience.