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Dr. Steven Levey

Dr. Steven Levey, LCSW

Therapist in New York

Straightforward support for stress and self-esteem

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22 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Practical coping tools
  • Goal focused
  • Mindful approaches

About Steven

Dr. Steven Levey helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship troubles, and big life changes. He is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience and practices in New York. He offers direct, calm guidance for common concerns like depression, sleep problems, career stress, and parenting strain.

In sessions he listens first and asks clear questions to understand what matters most. He uses practical tools to address thinking patterns and everyday habits that get in the way. Clients work on concrete steps they can try between meetings to see what helps.

Dr. Levey often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and on mindfulness practices to build present-moment focus. He also uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace and motivational interviewing to support change when someone feels stuck. Solution-focused ideas help keep work goal-oriented and manageable.

He has worked with people facing grief, caregiving stress, compassion fatigue, abandonment wounds, and midlife questions. Dr. Levey also supports those dealing with ADHD, seasonal mood shifts, and challenges like jealousy or difficulty committing. He frames therapy as teamwork and adjusts the plan as needs shift.

People who meet with him can expect straightforward conversation, clear homework when it’s useful, and regular check-ins on progress. The aim is to build skills that fit daily life and to strengthen confidence so people can handle stress and move toward the life they want.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead to build trust and clarity; it helps when someone needs a calm space to sort out feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down situations, thoughts, and actions to find clear behavior changes and practical experiments that reduce anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills and short practices to reduce ruminating thoughts and improve sleep and focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That choice can change over time as progress is made or new issues arise.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full session would be hard to schedule. It can also let someone use audio-only or lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult. The focus remains on practical strategies, homework between sessions, and checking progress so therapy fits real life.

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

Credentials

New York, Alaska

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep problems, career strain, parenting and family concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are conversational and practical. He listens, helps set clear goals, and uses homework and simple exercises to test what works between meetings.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has 22 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life stressors and transitions, including compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and midlife challenges.

What credentials and location apply?

He holds LCSW credentials and practices in New York with licensure noted as NY LCSW and AK LCSW.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.

How does cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on therapist availability.

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