Autism Therapists in Charlotte, NC

Welcome! I am passionate about helping individuals works towards finding their own voice and ability to cope with daily life stressors.

My name is Sivan Levine and I have worked as a school counselor for the last six years. I have loved working with children from infancy through high school. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHC-A) and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate (LCAS-A). I strive to provide a safe space for clients as they seek growth and self-compassion amongst life’s transitions and challenges. I engage with clients in a relaxed, warm, direct and often playful healing process that allows them to move towards their best lives. Reach out to me if you feel ready to start that journey!

I know there are many paths that may have brought you here today. Maybe you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, feeling isolated and exhausted from caregiving, navigating a life transition, exploring your identity, or just looking for a safe person to walk alongside you in a difficult season. I work with clients who are interested in stepping away from black and white thinking – who want to lean into life in the gray areas, the uncertainty, the “what happens next?” moments. I’m here to support you in embracing your true self and owning your inherent worth and strength along the way.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, compulsive behavior, wish to overcome the consequences of traumatic experiences, or feel stuck in your life journey, I invite you to contact me. As a therapist, I strive to provide a non-judgmental and supportive environment for individuals to gain greater self-awareness and self-regulation. In our work together, we will hold space for difficult emotions, identify patterns that have helped you in the past and may not be serving you now, and develop new skills so that you are able to gently move toward living a more fulfilling life aligned with your values.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with life and not sure how to cope? Are you struggling with unresolved childhood issues? Is your past impacting how you are functioning in your daily life? Are you having issues with your friendships, marriage, or children causing you to feel overwhelmed or confused? I can assist you with creating goals to reclaim your life. I provide a nonjudgmental environment while supporting you on your journey to healing. I am passionate about assisting each individual with developing their strengths and effective coping skills to promote a healthier lifestyle.

We all face unique struggles and hardships in life. Whether you're going through major changes, recovering from difficult experiences, or exploring your identity, these experiences can be difficult and distressing at times. Luckily, we have the power to choose how we respond to our suffering. If you feel therapy could benefit you, I'm here to support and empower you on your journey towards a fulfilling and authentic life.

Carolinas Institute for Behavioral Health is a behavioral health clinic for children and adults. We also provide working memory therapy as a certified Cogmed Practice. We use the Gold Standard assessments and batteries for each evaluation in order to obtain an accurate, objective, measurable, and comprehensive evaluation presenting needs and chief concerns. Services include treatment and therapy for ASD, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, and trauma. We utilize play, expressive, emotional, and behavioral therapies individually tailored to a patient's needs.

If you are struggling with a difficult season of life, need to make important decisions, or want to grow and change, establishing a therapeutic relationship can help. Through interactive counseling sessions, you can process thoughts and feelings that are hindering your quality of life. Be encouraged and believe that even in the darkest situations, restoration can occur. You are not your problems. You are a person who matters that can live with meaning and purpose.

I strive to create an environment for each client that is as liberating as it is welcoming to inspire a growth mindset. Our sessions have a person-centered foundation and incorporate approaches such as CBT, Somatic, ACT, Existential, Narrative, Brainspotting, and yoga-based therapies as needed. I find that the methods listed help foster a growth mindset and allow clients to reflect on their experiences and explore their goals and values at a pace that suits them. Sessions, treatment planning, and goals are the result of our partnership, and it's important that you always feel comfortable in the design of your care.

Your pain can be purposeful. Through therapy, I want to journey with you to bring fuller awareness to your struggles, then highlight opportunities to overcome them using your strengths. I trust in the power of the therapeutic relationship, and I commit to show you empathy, genuineness, and acceptance while being your accountability partner in counseling. Collaboratively, we can create a new story that aligns with your goals. As well as being a licensed counselor, I am also a Qualified Supervisor in NC.

You've felt it before: things should be better. You should be better. For the youth and young adults that don’t feel seen or accepted for who you are—instead, people say you’re either too much or not enough—therapy can be a place to learn about yourself, what matters to you, and how to cope when it all doesn’t line up the way you (or others) hoped. As a school and licensed psychologist, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I'm here to listen, teach, and collaborate with you.

Hello there! I’m so glad you’re taking the step to reach out and connect with someone familiar with helping people navigate the challenges life often throws at us. From depression to burnout, and anything in between, I’m here to help you not only work on the issues at hand, but help you uncover the core reason why you're no longer feeling like yourself. While I specialize in working with clients 16+ struggling with eating disorders, I’m also passionate about trauma work, neurodivergence, attachment concerns, and general mood changes.

When certain parts of our life feel out of control, it creates stress that impacts other areas of our life. Seeking help can feel like a chore. Not only do you have to find a therapist that feels like a good fit, but you have to tell your story to a stranger. I know all of this, and I want to make it feel easy, productive, and worth your time. I enjoy helping all people, but some of my refined interests include traumatic stress, attachment injuries, SUD's, and life transitions. I can help adults, teens, kids, couples and families. In my work with teens, I have interest and experience in helping adoptees and transnational adoptees.

Stress and suffering are both undeniable aspects of the human experience. Many humans choose to deny, avoid, and repress emotion as a survival tactic. "I can't handle this. I'm overreacting." (Nice try, brain, but invalidation and avoidance actually tend to make things worse for us in the long run- the emotions we try to run from grow). I am passionate about empowering others to live authentically and wholeheartedly- in alignment with their goals and values. My approach is very direct, while also being warm, validating, and compassionate. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders in adolescents (13+) and young adults.

You are not alone! Struggling with emotional difficulties and mental health concerns can be challenging, and I can offer a safe and supportive space for you to process and heal. If you are feeling overwhelmed, lost, or uncertain, I can help you sort through those concerns to find the peace and clarity you need.

I view counseling as an opportunity for self-exploration, growth, and healing. My top priority is to build a trusting relationship while creating a space where clients feel safe, respected and heard. I use an integrative approach, drawing predominately from Person-Centered modalities and techniques while utilizing Trauma Invested/Informed Therapy, Child-Centered Play Therapy, and Child Parent Relationship Training (CPRT). I truly believe that every client is unique, varying in strengths, struggles, and personalities. Therefore, I tailor each treatment plan to meet each client where they are, in the present moment.

I am licensed in both NC and CA and enjoy working with adult individuals dealing with everything from depression, anxiety, and religious/spiritual trauma, to ADHD, life adjustments, stress management, and the emotional toll of parenting. I am no stranger to neurodiversity both personally and professionally, and invite the opportunity to work with you whether you are neurodivergent yourself, or love someone who is. Maybe you need coping skills, assistance in processing complex emotions, or just want to understand yourself more. Regardless, your needs and concerns are valid.

Life is challenging. It's not always clear where to go or what to do next. If you're struggling with mental health issues on top of it all, life can feel even more overwhelming and painful. I believe there is potential for happiness in all people. Though it may be difficult to see it now, everything you need in order to be happy already lives within you. I'm not here to "fix" you. Instead, I'll help you harness your innate potential.

At Charlotte Therapy Center, we aim to produce service outcomes that result in a developed sense of wholeness for individuals and families while also offering professional level programs for corporate settings. While there may be a variety of clinical aspects that align with industry standards, we strive to elevate our services by incorporating a focus on meaningful pursuits and discovering a sense of purpose. Our therapists utilize a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to guide you through the counseling process.