Vanessa Levine-Smith, LMSW

Sometimes we want change but we don’t know how to make it happen. We get trapped and stuck. We hold tight when it’s time to let go. We fall into destructive patterns with the people we love and with ourselves. We feel alone. We don't know how to manage the pressure. We get confused by our own feelings—if we feel anything at all. We sense that life can be better. We all need a space where we can reflect and find authentic ways to move forward.

My approach starts with respect for your experience. All of it. My office is a safe harbor where you are heard. You can say the unsaid and feel the unfelt. We look to the past to understand what is happening. We collaborate. We figure out better ways to connect to others, to get free and to be yourself. Together, we make space for something new to emerge.

I welcome all gender identities and sexual orientations. I practice with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and social justice. My office is within walking distance of the U of M campus. I warmly encourage you to give me a call or visit my website to learn a little more about me.