Julie Levin, MFT
If it's not one thing, it's your mother.
Learn to love yourself in all the ways she couldn't.
If you had a mom (or dad) who was critical, emotionally cold or distant, demanding or dismissive, you probably struggle with feeling not-good-enough. You might find you work way too hard to prove your worth. You might be overly responsible - to everyone but yourself. You might feel anxious about being judged or rejected. But no one judges you as harshly as your own inner critic. And that might be leaving you exhausted and depressed.
Having a parent who can't convey that you mean everything to them, all the time, without ever having to earn love leaves us scrambling to earn love, respect and approval in every area of life - work, love, and friendship. It's terrible to feel we can lose respect, admiration and care if we make a wrong move.
What's really true is this: You can't earn love (and don't have to) to feel valued. It is being loved without limits for no good reason that makes us feel secure in the knowledge that we are lovable. If you didn't get this kind of love as a kid, no worries. You can have it now. The key is learning how to give it to YOURSELF. My job is to teach you HOW.
When you have your own love, everything else changes. It becomes easier to say no to situations and people who don't feel right for you. You feel empowered to set the boundaries you need. It becomes easier to ask for what you need without worrying about burdening others. You become your full, real self, discovering who really loves YOU (not what you do for them).
If this sounds like you, please contact me to schedule a free consultation.
Education/Training
MA, Counseling Psychology, John F. Kennedy University
EMDR
Clinical Hypnotherapy
AEDP
Bio
I've been counseling, teaching and writing about the process of becoming secure for over 15 years. In addition to my MA in psychology, I am trained in the biology of human attachment, which is the foundation of security and self esteem. What I've discovered over the years is that most problems with depression, anxiety and addictions stem from a lack of security. And I've learned that the best way to develop that security is by giving yourself the kind of love, compassion, warmth and understanding you've always wanted and needed. It makes me so happy to show people how to do exactly that.
Payments Accepted
Cash, check and credit card. Statements provided for insurance reimbursement (usually accepted by PPO insurance)
Hours:Mon-Thurs, every other week by appt.
Cost/Session
Please see website for current fees
License:MFC 40686, California
Helpful Links
 Essays and more focused on self acceptance in midlife:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Life Transitions
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Caregiver Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Chronic Illness
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Self-Esteem Issues
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EMDR
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Stress Management
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Grief and Loss
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Women's Issues
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Hypnotherapy
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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EMDR Part 1 and 2 (EMDRIA)
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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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Psychotherapy (MA)
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