Russell Levine, LICSW
Massachusetts · 15 years in practice
Russell Levine is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience.
License and registration
- LICSW, Massachusetts
- 122388 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1801146832 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Russell
Russell Levine is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience. He uses an approachable, person-focused style to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and mood challenges. He works with clients who are dealing with grief, trauma, relationship strain, and LGBTQ concerns.
He also supports people managing life changes like parenting, career shifts, or caregiver strain. In sessions he aims to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared.
Background and approach
He blends existential perspectives with client-centered care to help people think about meaning, choices, and personal values. That practical focus often helps when someone is rethinking relationships, identity, or life direction. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Mindfulness methods are used to help people manage intense emotions and reduce reactivity. Narrative approaches help clients reframe their stories and notice patterns that no longer serve them. Levine has worked across a range of concerns including bipolar disorder, eating issues, panic and social anxiety, and compassion fatigue.
He pays attention to communication problems, family conflict, and isolation, and helps people develop concrete coping strategies. Sessions tend to mix conversational reflection with skills practice and short-term problem solving. He practices in Massachusetts and conducts sessions in English.
Starting therapy is presented as a step-by-step process where clients set goals and move at a pace that feels manageable.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Russell lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Russell names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How existential and practical therapies work online
Russell uses existential therapy to help people think about meaning, choice, and values in their lives. That approach encourages reflection on what matters and helps people make decisions that fit their goals. He combines this with client-centered work that focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and building a trusting rapport.He also uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT-style exercises can be adapted to brief online tasks, homework, and in-session practice to reduce anxiety or change patterns that cause distress. Together these approaches aim to balance deeper reflection with concrete steps toward change.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on how helpful it feels.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text allow for ongoing check-ins, brief problem-solving, and flexible scheduling to fit busy days.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, and relationship strain. He also supports concerns like parenting stress, caregiver strain, eating issues, anger, and career transitions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is conversational and person-centered with an existential focus on meaning and choice. Sessions combine listening, reflective questions, and practical tools to address everyday problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges. That background informs both short-term strategies and deeper exploratory work.
What credentials and where does he practice?
He holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts. Sessions are provided from that location.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are available during sign-up.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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