- Stress and anxiety
- Career and transitions
- CBT and mindfulness
About Steven
Dr. Steven Levey is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 22 years of experience. He focuses on everyday problems that leave people feeling stuck, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, sleep issues, and questions about life purpose.
He works with people facing grief, compassion fatigue, caregiver strain, and career transitions. He also helps those managing ADHD symptoms, midlife shifts, and the fallout of separation or divorce. His practice addresses common emotional patterns like guilt, shame, jealousy, and isolation.
In sessions he uses clear, practical methods rather than abstract theory. Conversation centers on the person’s current struggles and immediate priorities. He draws on client-centered listening to understand what matters to the client, and on goal-focused techniques to try new ways of coping between sessions.
Clients can expect work that mixes talking, problem solving, and mindfulness skills. Cognitive behavioral strategies are used to notice unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools help set concrete next steps when people feel stuck or unsure what to change.
Over his career he has worked with adults across life stages, including young adults and people in midlife transitions. He pays attention to practical moves someone can make at home, at work, and in relationships to reduce stress and regain direction.
How his approaches translate to online work
Many of his methods translate well to remote sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client’s concerns, which helps identify what matters most and what to try first. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) involves noticing thought patterns and testing small behavioral changes between sessions to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.Mindfulness therapy teaches short practices to calm attention and reduce reactivity, useful for stress, sleep difficulties, and compassion fatigue. These approaches are practical and task-oriented, which makes it easier to set measurable goals and track progress over several meetings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and day-to-day routine. That choice can change as issues evolve, and he checks in regularly to adjust the plan.
If you are considering remote sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so sessions are more convenient around work or family commitments.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New York, Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, life purpose questions, and related issues.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He combines client-centered listening with practical tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps to test changes and set short-term goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of clinical experience working with adults through career shifts, midlife transitions, family stress, and grief.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with licensure in New York and Alaska, and his practice is based in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.