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Maria Lever

Therapist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in palliative care, specializing in supporting individuals and families navigating complex health challenges and loss. With 15 years of experience in healthcare, I've walked alongside countless clients grappling with uncertainty, mortality, caregiving demands, grief, major losses, and the intricacies of chronic and advanced illness.

My approach to therapy

My approach centers on providing direct, compassionate care to individuals and families facing serious or advanced illness, as well as those coping with profound loss. I'm committed to upholding your dignity, respect, and autonomy throughout our work together.

What you can expect from me

My expertise is built on numerous postgraduate trainings in bereavement, palliative care, and end-of-life counseling. I've also had the privilege of sharing my knowledge with fellow social work professionals, co-authoring "Caregiver Mental Health: The Invisible Pandemic" and presenting on vital topics like shared trauma, advance care planning and the social determinants of health in palliative care. I earned my Master of Social Work from Hunter College and completed a Social Work Leadership Fellowship in Palliative and End of Life Care at New York University.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Hunter College, School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues
  • More specialties
    Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Bowen Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English