Sheree Levitsky, LCSW

Sheree Levitsky, LCSW, provides therapeutic counseling to adults who are navigating depression, anxiety, grief and loss, end-of-life concerns, chronic illness, career and life transitions, relationship challenges, and family matters. She combines clinical experience with a strengths-based, solution-focused outlook to help clients identify practical steps for managing difficult situations and improving day-to-day functioning.

She holds a B.A. from Cornell University, an M.A. from The George Washington University, and an MSW from George Mason University. She is a Certified Grief Educator and an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. These qualifications inform a compassionate, informed approach to clinical care.

Prior to private practice, she served as an Adult and Aging Social Worker with Fairfax County Department of Family Services in Adult Services and Adult Protective Services. In that role she provided community-based case management and therapeutic counseling to older adults, adults with disabilities, and families, with an emphasis on supporting independence in the community.

Working from a solution-focused perspective, she emphasizes clients' existing resources and practical strategies to address life challenges, helping clients build on strengths while developing new skills for coping and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Sheree Levitsky uses established therapeutic methods that translate well to online formats. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's own goals and experiences, providing a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead to foster insight and self-directed change. It is helpful for clients seeking understanding and emotional support.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, skills-based approach that helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems where concrete tools and strategies can reduce symptoms and improve functioning.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clients' strengths and small, achievable steps toward desired outcomes. This approach is useful for clients looking to address specific problems, make life transitions, or build on existing resources to create meaningful change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sheree works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques based on what is working and what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations while receiving consistent therapeutic support.