Meredith   Levy
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Meredith Levy

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT Masters of Business Administration, MBA Juris Doctor, JD Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
California, Colorado, Florida, Utah Accepting Online
Santa Monica Accepting In-person
Updated March 11, 2024

Specialties & Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Borderline personality disorder
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Life coaching
  • Relationship issues

Professional statement

Meredith Levy is a psychotherapist in West Los Angeles, California. Meredith has worked with many different populations, and feels most at home working in addiction, personality disorders, mood disorders and helping people improve executive functioning. She is committed to meeting clients where they are and believes in providing a very individualized and personalized treatment plan. Meredith has a hands-on approach and believes that accountability can be an essential part of change. Her approach is interactive and focused on making changes in order to have a better quality of life.

Meredith is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) . DBT is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Zen Buddhism. CBT works with the interconnection of thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and the Zen piece focuses on acceptance AND change, as well as mindfulness.

Meredith worked with inner-city youth as a bi-lingual therapist for the Department of Mental Health in Los Angeles County. Not only has Meredith worked at a variety of different drug and alcohol treatment centers throughout California, she was also the co-founder of a large treatment facility in Northern California.

Meredith's extensive education and background as an attorney and an MBA gives her a unique perspective and a fresh approach to elevating personal growth. In addition, she is a certified yoga instructor and believes that the spiritual, physical and emotional aspects of the self are important components of the therapeutic process.


Message to clients

My motto in therapy, and in life, is "whatever works!" What works for us in certain times of our lives no longer continues to works, and we need to shift gears. I'm casual and transparent with my clients. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is the most critical part of therapy. If there isn't a connection, it won't work. I will always let you know if believe we aren't a good fit, or if I believe someone else would be better suited to helping you with your particular struggles.

I've had quite a unique life and believe that this is part of what enables me to relate to almost anyone. I am straightforward and honest - not something everyone wants or likes! I will work as hard as you will and be as committed to making changes as you are!


Specialties

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

Borderline personality disorder - Increasing insight into relational patterns and destructive behaviors; development of coping strategies for uncomfortable emotions or situations; skills for emotional identification and regulation.

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Life coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Families
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Meredith Levy is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $325 (60min)
  • Sliding scale: $250 - $325
  • Initial session: $325 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • As needed

Location(s)

Online Sessions (California)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8am-7pm
  • Tue 8am-7pm
  • Wed 8am-7pm
  • Thu 8am-7pm
  • Fri 8am-7pm
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Online Sessions (Colorado)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Please inquire about hours
  • Tue Please inquire about hours
  • Wed Please inquire about hours
  • Thu Please inquire about hours
  • Fri Please inquire about hours
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Santa Monica practice
1150 Yale St, Suite 2, Santa Monica, California 90403
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8am-7pm
  • Tue 8am-7pm
  • Wed 8am-7pm
  • Thu 8am-7pm
  • Fri 8am-7pm
  • Sat please inquire about hours
  • Sun please inquire about hours

Online Sessions (Florida)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon all day
  • Tue all day
  • Wed all day
  • Thu all day
  • Fri all day
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Utah)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon inquire
  • Tue inquire
  • Wed inquire
  • Thu inquire
  • Fri inquire
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 17 years

Westside DBT, Clinical Therapist , 2012 - Present
Passages Treatment Center, Clinical Therapist, 2010 - 2012
LA Child's Guidance Clinic, clinical therapist, 2007 - 2011
The Canyon, Resident assistant , 2007 - 2008
Center for Healthy Sex, Intern, 2007 - 2008
Creative Care, resident assistant , 2006 - 2006

Antioch University, MA in Clinical Psychology, 2008
Pepperdine School of Law, JD, 2001
Graziadio School of Business at Pepperdine School, MBA, 2001
University of San Diego, BA in Business Administration , 1996


Licensure

California: 48806

Florida: TPMF754

Utah: 13058513-3902


Languages

English