For more than a decade, I have offered psychotherapy and counseling support to clients throughout the San Francisco East Bay Area, and by telehealth throughout California.

I have two areas of specialization: helping clients overcome neuroplastic symptoms, such as chronic pain, IBS, vertigo, and bladder symptoms; and helping new parents overcome mental health symptoms often arising during the perinatal period, including anxiety, depression, or birth trauma. These symptoms often overlap during pregnancy and postpartum.

I am trained in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET), both evidence-based treatments for chronic pain and other neuroplastic symptoms. I have recovered from several chronic pain conditions using mind/body techniques myself. I am also an expert in treating perinatal mental health disorders, with many years of experience as well as my own perinatal and chronic symptoms recovery story.

I earned my Bachelors Degree summa cum laude from Tufts University, a Masters in Economics from New Mexico State University and a Masters in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University. I am a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, as well as the East Bay Chapter of CAMFT.

I am a member of the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms as well as a professional member and volunteer for Postpartum Support International (PSI) and I am a PSI Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C). I am also a member of the Board of the California Chapter of PSI as well as a founding member of Mt. Diablo Perinatal Psychotherapy Associates.

After the birth of my first two children, I founded The Nurture Center, a store and resource center for new parents. I am a UCLA Certified Lactation Educator, and have experience leading new parent support groups. I am also a mom of three children of my own and a bonus (step) child.

In addition to psychotherapy services, I offer supervision and consultation regarding the prevention, assessment and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders as well as the treatment of neuroplastic symptoms. My office is accessible to the Lafayette BART station, close to Moraga, Orinda, Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill via Rt. 24, and is also handicapped-accessible.

I do not participate in any health insurance plans, but I am happy to help you obtain reimbursement from your PPO insurance plan for out of network services. Review Notice of Privacy Practices and Good Faith Estimate Notice, as well as a Statement of Anti-Discrimination and Land Acknowledgment

* Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist MFC #82213

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Shana Averbach 3 weeks ago

I would definitely recommend Meri to those seeking support with pain symptoms and/or perinatal needs. We don't always get to be in the room with our therapist colleagues, but not only have I been a colleague of Meri's for a decade, I have co-facilitated a consultation group with her for a couple years so can say first hand that she is a calm, wise, and actively supportive presence.

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Lisa Eiben 4 weeks ago

Meri Levy is a skilled, empathic and gifted therapist. She is attuned to her client, able to help client's identify their needs and works with them to develop skills to improve their quality of life. I highly recommend working with her and refer her to others for pain as well as perinatal/postpartum concerns.

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Lena Nathanson 4 weeks ago

It is possible to find relief! If you are dealing with chronic pain, chronic GI symptoms, chronic fatigue, autoimmune challenges, it is possible to learn how to work with your thoughts and feelings to help your body shift into more ease and health. Meri has specialized training and experience in this area and is an excellent therapist. I recommend her.

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Marlies Rosmark 4 weeks ago

Meri is a very skillful therapist. I have known and worked with her for almost 10 years and I am very impressed by her expertise and warmth.

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Cheryl Clift, LMFT 1 month ago

Meri is an excellent therapist who specializes in helping people living with chronic pain. I’ve known her for many years and have great respect for her warmth, skill, and steady presence. I highly recommend her!

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Kimberly 1 month ago

I can highly recommend Meri Levy as a compassionate, incredibly knowledgeable, highly professional psychotherapist. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her as a colleague for over 12 years and know her to be an extremely solid choice for anyone suffering from perinatal mental health symptoms as well as chronic pain and somatic symptoms. I refer clients to her regularly with great success.

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