Dr. Steven Levey

LCSW

New York

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, New York / 073209-1; LCSW, Alaska / 232559

NPI

1831283704

Experience

22 years

Languages

English

Location

New York

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational support
   • Goal oriented
   • Mindfulness informed

   About Steven

   Dr. Steven Levey is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions. He also supports those coping with grief, sleep problems, career worries, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges. He combines practical guidance with encouragement to help people take small, meaningful steps forward.

   With 22 years of experience, Dr. Levey draws on several well-known approaches to shape sessions. He often uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients clarify what they want to change. He also uses client-centered methods to create an open space for people to talk and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.

   Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. He works with each person to set clear, manageable steps and to track progress over time. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are used when helpful to build coping skills and highlight what is already working.

   Dr. Levey practices in New York and holds LCSW credentials. He emphasizes collaboration, meeting people where they are, and adapting strategies to fit daily life. His style is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping people regain balance and move toward the goals that matter to them.

   People who reach out can expect a practical, paced approach that balances listening with actionable tools. He aims to reduce overwhelm and help clients feel more confident about making lasting changes.

2. How his approaches can work in online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their own reasons for change and build motivation in small steps. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes in areas like stress, health habits, or career moves.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgmental space where the person leads the conversation. This approach supports people who need time to process emotions and to develop their own solutions at their own pace.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions influence one another and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and coping with life changes.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily routine. That choice can change over time as goals evolve and progress is tracked.
   
   Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. It also lets people keep appointments without a commute, choose shorter check-ins when needed, or use sessions while traveling, depending on the formats offered by the practice.

4. 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

   Listed in

   New York, Alaska

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does this therapist help with?

   He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, self-esteem, grief, sleep problems, career transitions, ADHD, and related struggles.

   How would you describe his therapeutic style?

   Sessions are conversational and practical. He aims to listen closely, set clear goals, and use small steps to build momentum.

   What is his professional background?

   He has 22 years of clinical experience working with individuals on life transitions, workplace stress, and personal development.

   What credentials and location are listed?

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

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English only.

   Are sessions offered online or in person?

   Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not specify formats.

   How is cost handled for sessions?

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

   What do I do to get started?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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