Reclaim your life from anxiety, stress, and medical concerns.

You can live a more vibrant and healthy life, even in the face of anxiety, stress, and/or medical concerns.

You do not have to face these problems alone. I can walk with you every step of the way and help you through your everyday experiences and major struggles. I will support you taking action to improve what you can control and navigate what you can’t with deep compassion. Together, we will explore the approaches and tools to help you define and move towards a life filled with what matters most to you.

Areas of Specialization

 

  • Anxiety and stress can leave you feeling stuck, and like your mind and body are working against you. You may feel a sense of overwhelm or lack of control, especially during moments when you’re under the most pressure to perform or to project calm.
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  • I have extensive expertise working with people facing chronic and/or serious medical conditions, including cancer, insomnia, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal conditions, and long COVID, to name a few. You and your loved ones may be still seeking a diagnosis, newly diagnosed, figuring out or living with treatments, managing on-going symptoms (like pain or fatigue), or any combination of these. I understand that living with or after a medical concern is personal, dynamic, and on-going.

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  • Are you having difficulty getting to sleep or trouble staying asleep? Are you waking up too early in the morning and unable to fall back asleep? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, or CBT-I, is an effective, structured, non-medication treatment. It is considered a first line treatment for this common sleep disorder. CBT-I entails looking closely at your thoughts about sleep and your sleep behaviors to promote better sleep.
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  • You may be newly diagnosed with cancer, currently going through initial or maintenance treatments, recovering from treatments, working to move forward after cancer diagnosis and treatment, living with cancer as a chronic or recurrent condition, or any combination of these.

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  • While so much care is focused on one person, a medical concern also greatly impacts those who love and care for them. While these challenging times can bring depth and closeness to your relationship, you may also be struggling to adjust to new roles and caregiving demands.

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HI THERE,

I’m Anna O. Levin

As a clinical health psychologist, I (she/her) specialize in working with people living with anxiety, stress, and medical conditions, as well as with their loved ones and caregivers. I am committed to using compassionate, evidence-based counseling techniques and to collaboratively identify the approaches that most resonate with you. I am based out of Boston and spent many years in the San Francisco Bay area. I am licensed and serving patients in both Massachusetts (in-person and telemedicine) and California (telemedicine).

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Dr. Patricia Papernow, Director, Institute for Stepfamily Education, Massachusetts

“Anna is one of those unusual people who combines soul, heart, and smarts. She is full of integrity and cares deeply about her work. She is a find.”

Dr. Neha Goyal, Manager and Lead Psychologist, UCSF Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center, California

“I highly recommend Dr. Levin for any person who is wanting to learn to cope better with health issues, such as cancer, insomnia, and long COVID! As a colleague, I have seen how much she genuinely cares about her clients. If you are looking for someone who is extremely compassionate and kind, but also knows how to use humor… in her work, then you've found the right fit for you. Dr. Levin also knows her stuff; she is well-trained in treatments backed by science, and knows how to tailor it to each individual. She is so humble, so she may not say it herself, but she truly is an expert in health psychology and any client would be lucky to work with her.”

Dr. Jamie Cohen, Staff Psychologist, UCSF Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center, California

“Dr. Levin is one of the most skilled therapists with whom I have ever had the privilege to collaborate. She approaches the care she provides with such admirable thoughtfulness, compassion, and deep clinical expertise, and is able to meet individuals where they authentically are, often in times of unmatched hardship. She brings sensitivity and carefully curated skills to her work with individuals facing difficulties from a wide range of health-related concerns, and would be a great fit for those seeking to blend wisdom and warmth as they move through life’s challenges.”