LCSW, 13 years of experience
Hello, I am Kristen Levin, LCSW. Life can be a lot to handle sometimes and keeping it all together is hard. When you're feeling overwhelmed or need to work through a challenging time in your life, it’s important to have a space and time where the focus is on just you, and to have support in the process. I utilize a client-centered, strengths-based approach, and provide individualized care in order to meet each client’s unique needs. I work with clients to understand their thoughts and feelings, while gently guiding, challenging, and supporting them along the way. I work to establish a trusting, safe, and comfortable environment where clients can freely express and process feelings, learn to cope with stressors, establish a secure sense of self, and begin taking steps toward a healthy, stable, well-balanced life. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques including: Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to address concerns and develop a treatment plan together to ensure your specific goals are addressed. I look forward to working with you in the near future!
My hope is that I may support you in your journey to find your inner strength, and improve your overall well-being. I believe in providing a warm and welcoming environment where you feel safe in your growth process.
I believe my greatest strengths are in listening and understanding the unique struggles of each person and supporting their growth in a safe and caring environment.
I utilize this method to help clients achieve their goals and live their best life as it is generally highly successful in helping patients reflect and reframe their thought processes.
The core of IFS therapy is developing a relationship with each of our internal parts. This involves learning to listen to each part, understanding their motivations and needs, and working to heal any wounds or conflicts that may exist within the system.
Motivational interviewing helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior. It is practical and empathetic and takes into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT therapy) is a type of mindful psychotherapy that helps you stay focused on the present moment and accept thoughts and feelings without judgment. It aims to help you move forward through difficult emotions so you can put your energy into healing instead of dwelling on the negative.