About Ralph
Dr. Ralph Levinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 35 years of experience. He practices from a respectful, down-to-earth stance and focuses on anxiety, stress, grief, mood concerns, and everyday life strains.
He uses an approach that centers the person. Sessions are conversational and practical. Clients can expect to talk through problems, set small goals, and try strategies that fit their daily life.
His background includes work with parenting and family challenges, divorce adjustment, blended family issues, and aging or geriatric concerns.
Background and approach
He also supports people facing ADHD, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, and struggles with anger or isolation. Dr. Levinson blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Solution-Focused and Motivational Interviewing techniques.
That combination helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and build forward momentum in short steps. He trained at Barry University for his Master of Social Work and earned a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. He holds the Florida LCSW credential.
Outside work he enjoys film, music, sports, and occasional video games. In session he aims to guide and support people as they cope with life changes, repair relationships, and find clearer direction. The work is collaborative and paced to what each person needs.
Approaches that translate to online care
Dr. Levinson often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and builds on what already works to move people toward their goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, adjusting strategies over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick updates, between-session support, or when written reflection feels more comfortable. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 35 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English
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