Stuart Levinson

I am a psychotherapist with over 23 years of experience working with adults facing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma-related concerns, relationship difficulties, life transitions, mood disorders, ADHD, and challenges with self-esteem and emotional regulation. I have practiced in New York City since 2001, including extensive experience in forensic social work within NYC Family Courts and a background in law. This combination allows me to understand both the emotional and real-world pressures that shape people’s lives.

I use a psychodynamic approach, which means we look at how your past experiences and relationship patterns may still be shaping how you feel, think, and relate to others today. Alongside this, I draw from approaches like EMDR, Interpersonal Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to support healing in a way that fits your needs. My style is collaborative, grounded, and focused on helping you gain clarity, reduce distress, and make meaningful, lasting change in your life.

In our first session, I focus on really understanding what you’re going through and what you want to be different. We’ll talk through your concerns, your background, and what’s been feeling most difficult lately. I aim to create a space that feels safe, steady, and judgment-free so you can speak openly. From there, we’ll start to make sense of patterns together and begin shaping a direction for our work that feels clear and manageable.