Personal Statement

Although trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I draw from different psychotherapy orientations because I believe that therapy should be tailored to fit the individual client's needs. Therapy works best when client and therapist have a strong working relationship, so one of my top priorities is understanding your situation and validating your experiences. This creates a safe and supportive environment into which the therapeutic alliance can occur.

My clients quickly discover that I am very honest about my ideas and thoughts and how I convey these to them. I try to be very genuine and authentic with my clients which means I employ a lot of humor and personality while maintaining a warm and direct approach.

I can never know you as well as you know yourself so, as your guide and advocate through the process, I'll help you develop the goals and courage to create the life you want, whether you are looking to reduce anxiety, feel more connected to the present, or reduce ruminations about the past.

If you are facing anxiety or depression, locating and contacting the right therapist is hard. You have to take quite a risk. I understand that and want to congratulate you on taking the first steps!

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Client Focus (Age)

  • Toddlers/Preschoolers (0 to 6)
  • Children (6 to 10)
  • Preteens/Tweens (11 to 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Infant Mental Health
  • Obsessive Compulsive
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Phobias
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Weight Loss

Treatment Orientation

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Eclectic
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Integration of different therapy models
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Play Therapy
  • Systematic Desensitization

Modality

  • Individuals

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • Out Of Network

Years in Practice

10+ years

Services Fee

  • Initial Consultation $150-$200
  • Progress Report $30-$50
  • Special Consultation $150-$200
  • Subsequent Consultation $100-$150
  • Therapy Session $180-$200

Payments Accepted

American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa

Videos

YouTube Video

Licenses

License Name License State Year
Licensed Psychologist (LP) PSY 25242 CA 2012

Education

School Degree Major Year
California Graduate Institute PsyD2000
California Graduate Institute MAPsychology1997
University of California, Irvine BACognitive Science1994

Languages

  • English

Office Address


Nina Barlevy, Psy.D.

5182 Katella Avenue, Suite 206

Los Alamitos, California 90720

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