Emily Levin, LCSW-R

Owner and Director

I am trained as a contemporary psychoanalyst, and this forms the foundation of my philosophical approach. My belief centers on the transformative power of constructing meaning from our life experiences.

The presence of a positive and healthy attachment in one's early years facilitates the development of a reflective capacity, aiding individuals in navigating the challenges they encounter. My practice is deeply rooted in the principle of prioritizing meaning-making, which I incorporate into my work with patients.

Specialties:

EMDR, Trauma, Maternal Mental Health, including: Infertility, Third Party Reproduction and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Relationship Issues, Eating Disorders and Parenting.

I’m cognizant of the diversity of therapeutic modalities and approaches available, which can enrich the depth and scope of our work.

Following my training as a psychoanalyst, I became increasingly aware of the limited consideration given to the body and nervous system within that modality. Consequently, I pursued training in EMDR (and became an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist ) and obtained Trauma Theory and Practice certification. This work deepened my understanding of neuroscience and led me to conceptualize profound healing through a trauma-focused lens.

Throughout my years of study and practice, I have consistently recognized the paramount importance of the initial attachment between infants and caregivers in shaping positive adult attachments. This realization motivated me to undergo training in parent-infant psychotherapy, where I had the privilege of working alongside a psychology team in a NICU setting. My commitment to a holistic approach has also led me to train in AEDP, Theraplay, Postpartum Depression and Stress, The Gottman Method, and the provision of EMDR for perinatal trauma.

As a result, my expertise now spans a range of specialties, including early attachment trauma, postpartum stress and depression, birth trauma, and EMDR, as well as assisting individuals in navigating general adjustment challenges and life stressors. My goal is to provide comprehensive and compassionate support to help individuals transform their lives and overcome the obstacles they face.

Training & Publications

  • Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Research, New York, NY
    • Parent Infant Psychotherapy, 2012-2013

    The National Institute for the Psychotherapies, New York, NY
    • Certificate in Trauma Studies, 2008-2010
    • Certificate in Psychoanalysis, 2003-2007

    Eye Movement Desensitization Training (EMDR)
    • EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist, 2008-2009

    The Silver School of Social Work, New York University, New York, NY
    • Master of Social Work, 2003

    Barnard College, Columbia University, New York, NY 1996-2000
    • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, 2000

  • evin, Emily. “The Littlest Therapist.” Writing on the Moon: Stories and Poetry from the Creative Unconscious, edited by Bonnie Zindel, Karnac Books, 2017

    Panel Discussant in Private Practice Development Seminar the National Institute for the Psychotherapies, 2016

    Panel Discussant in Private Practice Development Seminar the National Institute for the Psychotherapies, 2015

    Presentation at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies, The Ticking Biological Clock in the Consulting Room, 2014

    Live Supervision Case Presentation with Edgar Levenson, 2014

    Presentation at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies Lily and Her Doll: Working with Self States in the Treatment of a Traumatized Woman, 2010

    Presentation at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies “Surviving Suicide: Loosening the Grip of Shame and Blame”, 2009

    Educational Seminar for Psychology Extern Program the National Institute for the Psychotherapies Suicide Assessment and Intervention, 2009

    The Littlest Therapist in Psychoanalytic Perspectives: A Journal of Integration and Innovation Volume 6 Number 1, 2009

  • The Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy Institute (AEDP) Immersion Course, 2017

    The Advanced Practice of EMDR for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
    September 2023

    Bringing Baby Home Educator Training
    The Gottman Institute, Chicago, 2016

    Making Connections Couples Conference
    Washington, DC, 2016

    Theraplay Level I Training
    T    he Theraplay Institute, Chicago, IL, 2015

    EMDR Feeling State Addiction Protocol Training
    Robert Miller, 2014

    Somatic Experiencing Peter Levine 1-day Workshop, 2014

    Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Training, 2013

    EMDR Healing the Wounds of Attachment and Rebuilding Self
    Deany Laliotis, 2012

    Certificate in Post-Partum Depression Training
    The Post-Partum Stress Center, PA, 2012

  • The Women’s Mental Health Coalition

    The National Institute for the Psychotherapies Professional Association

    The EMDR International Association

    The American Society for Reproductive Medicine

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