DeLisa Levine
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
Pronouns: She/Her
Style: Affirming, Supportive, and Creative.
Works with:
- Child/Family
- Individuals
- Couples
- Teens
- Adult Families
Who I am as a Therapist
What if the first step to a happier, more fulfilling life was simply walking through the door?
I believe that every person who seeks support is already taking a courageous step toward growth and healing. My goal is to help you tap into your own strengths, regain confidence, and rediscover joy. Rather than using a “one-size-fits-all” approach, I tailor therapy to your unique needs, drawing from a variety of techniques to create a personalized path forward.
Together, we can explore past relationships, uncover obstacles that may be holding you back, and shift negative thought patterns—all in a safe and supportive space. I also offer therapy in Spanish and deeply value cultural diversity, ensuring that every person, regardless of background, feels seen and respected.
With warmth, flexibility, and a deep commitment to understanding, I strive to create a space where trust and connection flourish—because true healing starts with feeling heard. Let’s take this journey together and help you move toward the life you deserve.
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination.”
Carl Rogers
Specialty Areas
Mental Health Challenges
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ADHD
- Adoption & Foster
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Anxiety (General, Panic, Phobias)
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Attachment & Relational Challenges
- Behavioral Challenges in Children
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Blended Family
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Depression
- Gender transitions
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Grief & Loss
- Identity Development
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Immigration & Acculturation
- Learning Disorders
- LGBTQIA+
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Life Transitions
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Managing Stress
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Mood Dysregulation
- Neurodiversity
- Parenting
- Postpartum Depression
- School Issues
- Sexual Abuse
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Trauma Recovery (PTSD & Abuse)
- Women’s Issues
Therapeutic Approaches
- Attachment Based Therapy
- Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Therapy
- Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS)
- Compassionate Communication (NVC)
- Creative Arts Interventions
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
- Mind- Body/Somatic
- Mindfulness
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
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Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
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Socio-Emotional Relationship Therapy
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Transgender Affirming Care
Who I am when I’m not a Therapist
I enjoy knitting, walking, Zumba, yoga, reading, and crafting. I like playing Mahjong with the gang, singing 4-part harmony in my barbershop chorus/quartet, and playing board games with my friends.
Education
- MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
- BA in Liberal Studies, California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA
Training & Experience
- Past career as a Bilingual Special Education Teacher (Pre-K to 12th grade). Provided in-services to school staff and administration regarding such topics as Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, behavioral interventions, and curriculum development for young children.
- Worked as a Resource Specialist Teacher in CA where I advocated for parents and helped them to navigate the IEP process.
- Provided parent education programs in home, school, and community settings.
- Developed a Mommy and Me program for LA Regional Center for children 18mo-3yrs old.
- Directed an Intensive Outpatient Program for teens and families.
- Developed and facilitate groups on Resilience for teens.
- Provided evaluation and therapy for marginalized Latino Americans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
- Trained as a trauma specialist and in TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
- Certificated in STEP Parenting and Active Parenting Now.
- Major course work included theories of counseling, developmental perspectives, cross cultural counseling, social justice and advocacy, psychopathology and diagnosis, psychopharmacology, crisis and grief counseling, group counseling, and marriage and family counseling.