About me
My first mental health job was as a Mental Health Technician in an adult inpatient facility connected to a Psychiatric Center in 1972. Next, became a group foster parent (10 foster kids at a time) in Colorado and in Kansas.
During the years from 1970-1978, I was a kind of a, 'professional student' studying many diverse subjects (for fun) ultimately graduating with a bachelor's degree in psychology.
During my educational career, I embraced physical fitness as a personal trainer, clinical exercise specialist and 1/2 marathon runner (15 years), a fully-certified Stott Pilates Instructor and student of Quantum physics, an evolved approach to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
During these decades, I have tended to move away from a, 'pathology' approach and toward a strengths perspective approach with a focus on holistic health.
Subsequently, I worked at Topeka State Hospital, Memorial Hospital adolescent unit and The Menninger Foundation as a social worker.
In 1978, I began in private practice with my late husband, Dr Ed Levy, a child psychiatrist and worked as his partner for 42 years until he passed away in 2018-42 years. After Ed passed away, I continued in our practice as a solo practitioner, LSCSW.
In the fall of 2018, I began to see clients through TalkSpace as well as my private practice.
For 18 years, I have also owned and taught in my Pilates studio which I moved to my home 6 years ago. I continue to teach Pilates/Yoga/Meditation over Zoom and Face Time from my at home studio.
Ed and I raised a combined family of 5 children. We were blessed with 11 grandchildren and now have 8 great grand children. Ed was 17 years my senior and only met one of the great grandchildren before he went to Heaven from a pneumonia that seemed to come out of nowhere.
I love animals and have 2 kitty cats whom I adore. They are my companions and my joy day to day.
This wonderful balance of work and play is my dream. I always want to see how I can help.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Addictions , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coaching , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
KS LSCSW LSCSW 2292
Reviews
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Kathleen is an amazingly enlightened individual who looks at who you are from an honestly human perspective instead of by a label or generalization. I can't wait for our next session!
Kathleen has been an incredible help in the process of re-discovering my own voice again. She's been patient, an excellent listener who doesn't jump to conclusions, asks followup questions and tries to the best way to help me.
Thank you, Kathleen for everything!
Kathleen is very responsive to my needs and goes at a good pace for me.
Kathleen Levy is fantastic and politely asks the questions to really get you thinking! I would prefer a video session with Levy any day!
She’s knowledgeable, patient and caring, but she’s also firm and direct. I appreciate her so much!
Kathleen Levy has a way with words that are empowering. After each session I felt heard, I felt understood and she made clear what I have to do in order to achieve my goals. She is the best match I could ever ask for.