Russell Levine, LICSW
Thoughtful narrative-driven support
Details
| Name | Russell Levine |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW |
| Based in | Massachusetts |
| Licensed in | Massachusetts |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Russell
Russell Levine is a licensed clinical social worker in Massachusetts with 15 years of experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and LGBTQ concerns. He emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly about what matters to them.
In sessions he listens for the stories that shape how clients see themselves. He uses narrative approaches to help people separate problems from identity and to find new ways to describe difficult experiences.
Background and approach
That often makes room for practical steps that feel manageable day to day. He also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's goals and pace. That means conversations follow the client's priorities and move at a comfortable speed.
Cognitive behavioral ideas are offered when helpful for shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into more useful patterns. Russell has worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, bipolar mood issues, trauma, grief, and parenting stress. He also supports people dealing with identity questions, social anxiety, and caregiver strain.
His approach aims to blend practical skills with attention to personal meaning. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. He speaks English and practices in Massachusetts.
The first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits the client's timing and preferences.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Parenting issues among the things Russell works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Russell among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Russell among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Russell among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Russell among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Russell among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Russell among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Russell directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Russell directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Practical Approaches for Online Care
Russell commonly blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered and cognitive behavioral ideas. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate a person from their problems so they can try different ways of living. Client-centered work focuses on the person's goals and pace, offering empathy and support while conversations follow what feels most important. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and suggest small experiments to change them.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can shift over time as different tools prove more or less useful.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video works well when seeing facial cues matters; phone can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat or text messaging may suit people who prefer written exchanges or need to fit therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or geographic constraints while keeping therapeutic work focused and practical.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?
Russell works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, parenting strain, and related concerns such as eating, anger, and self-esteem.
What is his therapy style like?
He takes a narrative and client-centered approach that focuses on the stories people tell about their lives. Sessions balance listening with practical strategies when they fit the client's goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life challenges.
Where does he practice and what are his credentials?
He is based in Massachusetts and holds an MA and the LICSW credential listed as MA LICSW.
Can I work with him if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered online?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication styles.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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