SL Portrait of Dr. Steven Levey

Dr. Steven Levey, LCSW

Compassionate help for stress and anxiety

22 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Steven

Dr. Steven Levey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York who helps people manage stress and anxiety. He supports those facing relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions.

His work also covers career concerns, sleep problems, and challenges tied to attention differences and compassion fatigue. He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first, then works with each person to set clear, manageable goals.

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Background and approach

He uses conversational, evidence-informed methods to help people change unhelpful habits and cope more effectively day to day. Over 22 years he has helped people with communication problems, commitment worries, and the fallout from separation or divorce. He also addresses issues like abandonment, caregiver burnout, jealousy, and isolation.

He aims to make progress feel realistic and relevant to everyday life. His approach blends client-centered care with techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. He adds solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing to support decision-making and short-term goals.

Sessions are tailored to the person’s needs rather than a fixed program. Dr. Levey offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. People begin by using the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps clients set goals that feel meaningful. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive space to talk through feelings and make decisions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions often include practical exercises and homework to change those patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and stress. Mindfulness therapy encourages simple awareness of thoughts and bodily sensations to reduce reactivity and improve focus, and it pairs well with CBT strategies.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Levey will work with the person to try methods that match their goals, preferences, and comfort level, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That shared decision-making helps make therapy feel more relevant and effective.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and more in-depth conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, focused problem-solving, or people who prefer writing. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy lives.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, low self-esteem, sleep issues, career concerns, and related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on listening, setting clear goals, and building everyday coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working with people across common life challenges and transitions.
Where is Dr. Levey licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and Alaska, and he practices from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
22 years
Licensed
New York, Alaska
Languages
English

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