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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interviews with Avigail Lev, PsyD.

Dr. Avigail Lev (Abby) is a licensed clinical psychologist in California (PSY 25464) and a certified mediator. She utilizes evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance-based treatments, to treat both couples and individuals struggling with relationship problems, anxiety, trauma, depression, emotional dysregulation, trichotillomania, OCD, and mood disorders.

Dr. Lev is also the coauthor of two books. The first, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Interpersonal Problems: Using Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Schema Awareness to Change Interpersonal Behaviors, presents a complete treatment protocol for therapists working with clients who fall into unhealthy relationship patterns and helps them overcome maladaptive interpersonal behavior. The second book, The Interpersonal Problems Workbook: ACT to End Painful Relationship Patterns, combines research and evidence-based techniques for strengthening relationships.

If your parents can’t stand your significant other, it’s not the end of the world

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The breakout star of last night’s season finale of The Bachelor was not Hannah Ann Sluss, despite her thoroughly cathartic conversation with Peter Weber after he broke off their engagement....

March 12, 2020

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8 Ways to Procrastinate Effectively

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8 Ways to Procrastinate Effectively Most of us were taught that procrastination is not an effective strategy for getting things done. The common belief is that we shouldn’t put off...

January 8, 2020

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Dr. Lev on Emotional Deprivation

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Signs Of Emotional Deprivation In Relationships, According To A Therapist Who Specializes In It No relationship is perfect. No matter how long or how wonderful one’s significant other is, there...

January 22, 2019

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Dr. Lev on Accepting Difficult Emotions

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Drop the Struggle and Embrace Your Emotions Society tries to convince us that we can control our internal experiences. We constantly hear messages like “Don’t worry about it. Relax. Calm...

November 27, 2018

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Dr. Lev on Effective Procrastination

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8 Tips To Procrastinate Effectively Most of us were taught that procrastination is not an effective strategy for getting things done. The common belief is that we shouldn’t put off...

March 10, 2018

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