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Online therapist

Suzanne Levy

Compassionate support for stress and life changes

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Suzanne

Suzanne Levy is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely, offering a steady presence for people wrestling with self-doubt, overthinking, or the habit of putting others first.

Sessions aim to help clients feel heard and less overwhelmed, without pressure to have everything figured out right away. Her style is warm and supportive, grounded in empathy and occasional light humor to ease difficult conversations.

Background and approach

Suzanne uses evidence-based techniques, including cognitive behavioral approaches, while adjusting methods to fit each person’s situation. That flexible stance means practical steps are paired with attention to what feels manageable for the client. She pays attention to everyday patterns like communication problems, control issues, guilt, isolation, and questions about life purpose or sexuality.

Work in therapy might include identifying unhealthy thought patterns, practicing new ways of speaking up, and building routines that support self-love and confidence. Suzanne aims to help people make clearer choices and improve how they relate to themselves and others. Outside of practice she enjoys animals, art, nature, and reading or watching good TV.

These interests influence her view of therapy as part of a balanced life, not a separate task. Her approach centers on steady progress and realistic goals that fit into daily life.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Many clients find cognitive behavioral techniques helpful for anxious thoughts and unhelpful habits. CBT focuses on spotting and testing negative thoughts and trying small behavioral changes to see what shifts. This approach often helps with stress, social anxiety, and low self-esteem.

She also uses problem-focused work that targets communication and everyday routines. That can include practicing new ways to speak up, setting boundaries, and building small daily habits that support self-care and clearer relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Suzanne will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts the plan over time based on what helps and what feels doable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy week. These options help people check in between sessions, try skills in real time, and stay connected when in-person meetings are hard to schedule. The variety of formats supports consistent progress while offering flexibility for different lifestyles.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Suzanne commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family concerns, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about purpose and sexuality.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, supportive, and straightforward. She uses empathy and sometimes light humor while focusing on practical steps tailored to each person.
How much experience does she bring to her practice?
Suzanne has nine years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed in her profile. That background informs her practical, down-to-earth approach.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York with license number NY LMHC 010324. Her practice is based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as formats for remote sessions.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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