Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- ADHD
How Ralph works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 35
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ralph
Dr. Ralph Levinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 35 years of practice in Florida. He combines straightforward conversation with practical strategies to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, mood concerns, and life transitions.
He aims to create an approachable space where clients can talk through what matters to them and find steps that fit daily life. He draws from client-centered methods to prioritize each person's goals and pace.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and replace it with clearer, more useful thoughts and actions. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change, and Solution-Focused Therapy keeps work goal-oriented and brief when that fits. Across decades of work Dr.
Levinson has supported people facing grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and major life changes. He also addresses aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family issues, and problems with communication, control, and impulsivity. The focus is on practical coping skills and small experiments that build confidence.
Sessions typically include clear, simple steps to try between meetings. He encourages active participation so progress is measurable. Outside the office he enjoys film, music, and sports and brings a calm, down-to-earth style to sessions.
Dr. Levinson holds a Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University and a Master of Social Work from Barry University. He uses his long experience to tailor approaches to each person's situation and goals.
What Ralph works with
Everything Ralph lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ralph's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ralph lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's goals. In online sessions this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflecting concerns and helping set realistic next steps that feel doable.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote work CBT is used to spot unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors between sessions, which works well with short exercises and homework.
Motivational Interviewing helps people discover their own reasons to change. It is conversational and collaborative, and it pairs naturally with video or phone sessions where talk and reflection are central.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that match goals, comfort with homework, and how much time someone can commit. That collaborative choice is revisited as progress is made.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual feedback, phone sessions fit when bandwidth or camera use is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other obligations.
Questions people ask about Ralph
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, relationship and parenting issues, ADHD, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
The approach is person-focused and practical, using clear steps and short-term experiments. Sessions combine client-centered listening with CBT and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of experience working with adults in a range of concerns, including aging and geriatric issues and blended family situations.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, practicing in Florida.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.