- Sleep and rest focus
- Practical coping skills
- Short-term goal work
About Steven
Dr. Steven Levey is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of practice in New York. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, relationship strain, and parenting or family concerns. He works with clients facing career pressure, grief, compassion fatigue, and life changes that feel overwhelming.
He focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. He listens for what matters most to each person and tailors guidance to fit their life.
Dr. Levey draws on several evidence-informed approaches to shape his work. He uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s priorities, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thought patterns, and mindfulness tools to reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas help with change and decision-making.
In the room he keeps things straightforward and collaborative. He helps clients set realistic goals, practice new skills between sessions, and track small wins. For people struggling with sleep, he addresses daily routines, stress, and thoughts that interfere with rest.
His background includes two decades of clinical experience across a range of concerns. He practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule according to availability.
How Dr. Levey blends approaches in online work
Dr. Levey blends client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people who are stressed, anxious, or having trouble sleeping. Client-centered therapy means the therapist follows the person's concerns and priorities, offering a listening stance that guides the process. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical ways to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and sleep disruption.He also uses mindfulness techniques to help reduce reactivity and improve attention to daily routines. These practices can include short breathing or awareness exercises and simple strategies for winding down before sleep. Together, these methods aim to give tools that can be tried between sessions and adjusted as progress is made.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick strategies that fit their goals, lifestyle, and preferences. That might mean prioritizing sleep routines one month and focusing on cognitive skills the next, depending on what helps most.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins that work around work or family schedules. It can also allow shorter technical check-ins when needed or sessions that avoid video when someone prefers audio only.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
New York, Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Dr. Levey help with?
He supports people managing stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, and work-related strain. He also helps with issues like ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He keeps sessions conversational and practical, focusing on clear goals and skills to use between meetings. The work emphasizes collaboration and concrete steps rather than abstract theory.
What training and experience does he have?
He holds the credential LCSW and has 22 years of clinical experience working with adult concerns across life stages. His background includes a mix of clinical practice focused on stress, relationships, and personal growth.
Where is his practice based?
Dr. Levey practices in New York. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients, so sessions are limited to those within his permitted region.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up and matching process.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.