Therapist profile
Dr. Ralph Levinson, LCSW
Florida
LCSW in Florida - Anger and Life Changes
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW3131
- NPI1275797011
- Experience35 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused steps
About Ralph
Dr. Ralph Levinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 35 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common life stresses such as anger, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, relationship strain, and parenting concerns. He also helps people managing mood disorders and big life changes.
Levinson uses straightforward psychotherapy methods. He mixes Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques. He also brings motivational interviewing into sessions when it helps a client move forward. Sessions are interactive and practical rather than purely talk-based.
People who meet with him often work on communication problems, control and impulsivity issues, and shame or guilt. He has experience with blended family concerns, divorce adjustment, and aging or geriatric issues. He also sees adults dealing with isolation or questions about life purpose.
He describes using experiential exercises that invite active participation. Those activities are designed to practice new responses and build clearer thinking about stressful situations. The focus is on small, usable changes clients can try between sessions.
Outside of clinical work he follows film and music, and he sometimes plays video games and watches sports. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping clients set their own goals; online sessions let a therapist follow a client’s lead and adjust pace to what the client needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; online work can include structured exercises and homework between sessions to try new responses. Motivational Interviewing concentrates on increasing a person's own motivation for change by exploring values and ambivalence; this suits short goal-focused conversations that track progress.Choosing the best approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and what actually helps in early sessions. That choice can shift as progress is made and as practical needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into daily life, support shorter check-ins when needed, and allow written follow-ups or exercises to be shared between appointments. These practical benefits help people try new ways of responding to anger, stress, or relationship strain without rearranging their whole schedule.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with adults on anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, relationship and parenting concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused methods, using practical and interactive exercises in sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Dr. Levinson has 35 years of experience as a practicing clinician in social work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the U.S.?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.