Adrienne Levy, Marriage Counselor in Carlsbad, 92008

Adrienne L. Levy, MA, MFT

Profession(s):
Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychotherapy, Pastoral Counseling
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Licensing Info:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Primary License:
MFT

My Approach to Helping

Holding on to "baggage" from childhood can rob you of vitality, purpose, and pleasure in living. Chronic bickering and fighting can kill off love and respect, destroying marriages and parent/child relationships. A divorce or affair can leave you feeling disillusioned, bitter, and afraid to trust again. Frequent crying spells or blowing up "for no reason" are important messages from your wounded spirit and should be heard. There can be healing. There is help out of pain and confusion. During difficult times, talking with an impartial person not related to your family or friends in a confidential setting can be a relief and provide new perspective. Few of us grew up in "perfect" families that taught us everything we need to know about love, relationships, parenting, or conflict resolution. When we're unhappy or under stress, we forget the "right" things to do, or can't imagine new ways to handle old problems. I have helped people like you work through struggles such as hopelessness and suicidal thoughts, anger, parent/child conflict, anxiety and mood disturbance, marital and workplace discord, infidelity and broken trust, adjustment to divorce, death of loved one, or job loss, ineffective communication, processing rape and other traumas, parenting challenges, maintaining sobriety, and re-entering marriage and family after military deployment. I will help you discover how familiar coping strategies like withdrawal, aggression, or substance use have helped as well as hurt you. Armed with new understanding, you will replace these old attitudes and behaviors. Together we will face painful fears or memories, increase tolerance for vulnerable emotions, and help you emerge stronger and more whole. We will identify and build on your strengths. I will teach you to observe and honor your "inner voice", listen more effectively to other people, set clear boundaries, say what you want and need with confidence, and express anger in healthy and productive ways. My style is relaxed, interested, and respectful. My approach is collaborative consultant, not "the expert". I believe all human beings deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. When given the opportunity to be seen and heard, I trust that people know what they want and need, and have the power to solve many of their own problems.

More Info About My Practice

In addition to my degree, I hold a Certificate in Pastoral Counseling. I believe the Divine; however you name it, is reflected in all human relationships. This value is foundational for me as a person, and essential to my practice as a therapist. I have also worked as a volunteer for 10 years in faith formation for children (Catholic), helping them get in touch with the presence and action of God in themselves, their work and play, and relationships with family and friends. Please call at 760-720-5320 with questions about appointments, costs/methods of payment, or what to bring to/expect from therapy.

Services I Provide

Individual Therapy & Counseling
Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
Group Therapy

Ages I Work With

Teens
Adults

Languages I Speak

English

Groups I Work With

Couples and families in conflict. Marriages that have lost passion or sense of emotional connection. Parents who are "fed up" with their teenagers. Adolescents who wish their parents listened more, understood better, and punished less. Women needing to heal after an abortion. Combat veterans struggling to "fit in" again with their spouses and children. Adults and adolescents whose worries, chronic anger, or depressed mood robs them of vitality and meaning in their lives.