Anchanese Levison, LPC

Anchanese Levison is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who approaches therapy with a firm belief that meaningful change can begin at any moment. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Tougaloo College and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology with a Specialization in Mental and Behavioral Health from Mississippi College. In addition to her LPC credential, she is nationally certified through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and is a Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS).

Anchanese has worked across a range of clinical environments, including psychiatric residential treatment facilities, collegiate programs, and community-based treatment centers, serving people from diverse backgrounds and underserved populations. Her experience spans many common and complex concerns - from stress, anxiety, depression, and grief to relationship and family challenges, trauma, addiction, and issues related to intimacy, parenting, and career. She also focuses on areas such as blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, and forgiveness work.

Driven by a passion for helping others improve their quality of life, Anchanese views therapy as a collaborative process in which a dependable listening presence supports individuals as they navigate change. She encourages people who are ready to make shifts in their lives to seek support and believes that feeling comfortable and understood is an important part of moving forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Care

Anchanese Levison uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes active listening, empathy, and collaboration to help individuals explore feelings and make changes that feel authentic to them. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach practical techniques for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and managing stress - an approach often helpful for mood disorders, anger, and impulsivity. In addition, she draws on mindfulness therapy to help clients cultivate present-moment awareness, reduce reactivity, and build coping strategies for anxiety and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process; Anchanese works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress emerges. She frames therapy as a partnership in which the client’s priorities shape the direction of care.

Online therapy with Anchanese is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to support. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow consistent continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these modalities to deliver meaningful, goal-oriented work across a range of concerns.