Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 073209-1
- Licensed in Alaska
- LCSW, licence 232559
- NPI
- 1831283704
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Steven supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused work
About Steven
Dr. Steven Levey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 22 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, low self-esteem, grief, and issues around intimacy and sleep. He also helps with career questions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related concerns.
His style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small changes that make daily life easier. He uses clear, step-by-step strategies to reduce anxious thoughts, improve communication, and tackle work or parenting stress. Meetings include discussion, skill practice, and straightforward feedback.
Dr. Levey uses methods that fit the person and the problem. He draws from Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client’s perspective, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals. Mindfulness techniques are used to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus.
He often addresses specific life events such as divorce, caregiver strain, abandonment concerns, or midlife transitions. Conversations may cover practical problem solving for family problems, fatherhood issues, and rebuilding a sense of purpose after loss. For seasonal mood shifts like SAD, he combines behavioral changes with strategies to manage daily routines.
Sessions are offered in English and are based in New York. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's experience and priorities. Online work with this approach means the therapist listens for what matters most and structures sessions around those topics, helping clients clarify values and needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns in thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes. Online CBT commonly uses brief homework, thought records, and concrete behavior experiments to reduce anxiety and improve sleep or mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then recommend a few methods to try. That plan can change over time based on how the client responds, so the process is collaborative rather than fixed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful because they fit into work or family schedules, shorten commute time, and make it easier to check in during a break. Others prefer in-person for a longer, less interrupted meeting. The focus is on fitting therapy into everyday life in a way that supports consistent progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New York, Alaska
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, self-esteem, grief, sleep problems, career concerns, and related topics such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is practical and direct, focusing on current problems, concrete strategies, skill practice, and short-term goal setting.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working with people on a range of life and work stresses.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is licensed in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers