Jane Levings

Many people come to therapy because they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the life they want to live. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, ADHD, family conflict, life transitions, or postpartum changes, you don't have to navigate it alone. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel comfortable being yourself while working toward meaningful, lasting change.

I earned my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University and my BA at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I also hold an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Virginia, and that training informs my work as I help clients find their authentic voices. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, tailoring treatment to each person's unique experiences and goals. Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck, build practical tools to manage life's challenges, and create healthier patterns that help you feel more confident, connected, and fulfilled.

I believe therapy should feel warm, collaborative and action-oriented. Every client is different, so I personalize treatment based on your goals, strengths, and experiences rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. My style is energetic, and solution-focused while also creating space to explore the deeper patterns that influence your emotions, relationships, and behaviors.

I often work with clients struggling with alcohol and drug use or who are in recovery. Many of my clients are adolescents and young adults trying to find motivation and connection. As a certified Positive Discipline parent educator, I also work with the parents of challenging children and teens, and with parents who are estranged from their adult children. I have special training in working with divorced families. For my clients of all ages, I first help them connect with their core values, identify goals, and create an action plan. My clients leave with tasks to accomplish to move them forward, and tools to help them when big emotions get in the way.

I integrate evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Gottman Method for couples, and psychoeducational family therapy. Together we'll develop realistic strategies that help you build resilience, improve relationships, reduce distress, and create meaningful, sustainable change.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another. I'll take time to understand what brings you to therapy, learn about your personal history, discuss your current challenges, and explore what you'd like to accomplish. There is no pressure to have everything figured out. We simply start where you are.

By the end of our first meeting, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of your goals, an initial plan for moving forward, and confidence that we're working together in a way that feels supportive and personalized. My goal is for you to leave feeling understood, with a clearer idea of your obstacles, and practical steps to get moving forward.