Press & Media Room

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Bay Area CBT Center and Dr. Avigail Lev have been featured in over 80 media outlets — from The New York Times and Forbes to Oprah Daily and Time Magazine — as the go-to experts in behavioral psychology, relationships, and evidence-based therapy.

80+
Media Outlets
15
Podcast Episodes
3
Published Books
13+
Years of Expertise
NYT · Forbes · Oprah
Featured In Tier-1 National Media
As Seen In
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Complete Press Archive

All Media Coverage

A comprehensive record of every confirmed press mention, interview, and feature across national and international media.

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AOLApparently, Older Children Are More Likely To Excel At This 1 Skill2026
ForbesInside The New York Cult That Targeted Supermodels2026
Healthline6 Best Online Sex Therapy Programs2026
HuffPostDonald Trump Is DARVO-ing The Whole Country2026
HuffPostDonald Trump Won't Stop Using A Technique Psychologists Associate With Narcissists2026
HuffPostPsychologists Explain Trump's Response To Lindsey Graham's Death2026
HuffPostTaylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette'-Ending Incident Has People Talking About DARVO2026
HuffPostThe 1 Skill Firstborns Are Best At, According To Experts2026
Martha Stewart4 Everyday Cleaning Tasks With Surprising Health Benefits2026
PureWowWhat Is Eldest Daughter Syndrome? A Psychologist Explains2026
Real SimpleFeeling Alone Isn't the Same as Being Alone2026
Seattle TimesAre You Rage-Booking Your Next Vacation?2026
USA TodayThe Rise of Rage-Cation Bookings2026
Verywell Mind9 Netiquette Rules That Everyone Should Follow2026
Verywell MindAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)2026
Verywell MindCan You Have a Delayed Reaction to Grief?2026
Verywell MindFunctional Freeze: The Trauma Response Where You Keep Going2026
Verywell MindHow Narcissists Use DARVO to Avoid Accountability2026
Verywell MindHow To Know If Someone Doesn't Want To Be Your Friend2026
Verywell MindNarcissistic Supply Explained2026
Verywell MindRumination: Why Do People Obsess Over Things?2026
Verywell MindThe Elaboration Likelihood Model of Persuasion Explained2026
Verywell MindUnderstanding 'Family of Origin' Work in Therapy2026
Verywell MindWhy People Are Bullied at Work2026
Washington PostBeing Single Can Be a Great Opportunity for Personal Growth, Study Suggests2026
Washington Times'Benign Neglect' Parenting Is Having a Moment, But Experts Remain Unsure2026
Washington TimesDoctors Flag 'Ozempic Personality' as GLP-1 Patients Lose Appetite for Life2026
YahooWhy Being a 'Girl Dad' May Make Some Fathers Better Bosses2026
Yahoo NewsDonald Trump Won't Stop Using A Narcissistic Technique2026
AOL6 Mirroring Phrases That Will Help You Instantly Connect2025
CTV NewsHow Reparenting Can Help Heal Your Inner Child2025
Everyday HealthCan Cognitive Shuffling Help You Sleep?2025
Forbes'RaptureTok' Craze Explained: Why We're Drawn To End Times2025
ForbesThe Cult Content Boom: What's Behind Our Obsession?2025
HuffPostThe Most Common Relationship Issues For Oldest Daughters2025
Seattle TimesWhen Self-Doubt Creeps In at Work, Pause and Reframe Your Negative Thoughts2025
Business InsiderA Couples Therapist Says She Can Predict Your Relationship Arguments2024
Business InsiderCountry Star Thomas Rhett Travels Solo to Be a Better Husband and Dad2024
Business InsiderHow Can My Siblings and I Get My Mom to Stop Playing Favorites?2024
Business InsiderJamie Lee Curtis Said the Secret to Her 40-Year Marriage2024
Business InsiderPeople Are Tired of 'Unpacking' Every Relationship Issue2024
Business InsiderSigns of a Strong Marriage, According to a Couples Therapist2024
HuffPostDoes Stress Eating Actually Reduce Stress?2024
HuffPostPhrases To Use With Your Teen That Will Transform Your Relationship2024
New York TimesWhat to Do if Caffeine Makes You Anxious2024
Oprah DailyIs It Jealousy or Envy? What's the Difference?2024
TODAY'We Listen And We Won't Judge' Trend, Explained by a Psychologist2024
TODAYBaby Reindeer: Where Is The Real Martha Now?2024
TODAYWhat Is Martha's Diagnosis in 'Baby Reindeer'? A Psychologist Explains2024
TODAYWhat Kim And Kourtney Kardashian's Feud Gets Right About Sister Fights2024
Verywell MindHow Do Other Countries Deal With Mental Health?2024
Verywell MindHow Does Birth Order Shape Your Personality?2024
Verywell MindNarcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)2024
Verywell MindNavigating the Challenges of Eldest Daughter Syndrome2024
Verywell MindWhat Are the Effects of Workplace Bullying?2024
Business InsiderThe Psychological Reasons Why You Fall in Love With Your Colleagues2023
Business InsiderWhat to Do If Your Child Goes Missing: Tips From Experts2023
Everyday Health5 Ways to Make Mondays Better2023
Everyday HealthHow to Support Your Partner's Weight Loss Goals2023
Everyday HealthIs My Husband Gay?2023
ForbesThe 5 Love Languages, Explained2023
ForbesWhy The Age And Size Of Companies Matter When Preparing Crisis Plans2023
Fox NewsWhy Short Women Like Dating Tall Men and Vice Versa2023
HealthlineCan Insurance Cover Therapy? How to Check and Tips2023
HealthlineDepression and Anxiety Rates Higher Among Tobacco & Cannabis Users2023
HealthlineHow Your Friends and Family May Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss2023
HuffPostSo THAT'S Why Women Live Longer Than Men2023
HuffPostThe Science Behind Feeling Homesick2023
MashableWhat Is Friendship Anxiety and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?2023
MindBodyGreenWhat Is A Mandala? Everything To Know2023
NBC NewsAmericans Used to Get a Summer Break From Politics. Not Anymore.2023
New York PostWhy Short Women Like Dating Tall Men2023
NewsweekBoyfriend's Reason for Ruining Partner's Meal Slammed2023
NewsweekMan 'Lashing Out' at Family Over Reaction to Second Marriage2023
Time MagazineIs Your Family Codependent? 8 Signs to Look Out For2023
VoxThe Enduring Allure of a Good Love Triangle2023
CNBC11 Million Open Jobs in America — Why Workers Have the Power2022
CNBCHow People Have Changed the Way They Think About Work2022
MindBodyGreenWhy Am I So Insecure? 12 Causes + Ways To Overcome It2022
Business InsiderCo-Parenting During the Holidays2021
HuffPostDo You Make 'Doorknob Comments' In Therapy?2021
PESIContinuing Education Trainer — ACT & Schema TherapyOngoing
Psych CentralAuthor & Expert Contributor ProfileOngoing
PsychAliveAuthor Profile — Schema Therapy & ACTOngoing
Authority MagazineTelehealth Best Practices — Full Feature Interview
Everyday Health4 Ways Depression Affects Brain Health
Korn Ferry BriefingsFire Your Boss — Leadership Podcast Feature
UnitedHealthcareTips to Manage Seasonal Affective Disorder
WebMDHow to Help Your Loved One Get Into Therapy
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Understanding is not enough — the goal is behavioral change. I help people get unstuck so they can live the way they truly want to live.

— Dr. Avigail Lev, PsyD  ·  Bay Area CBT Center
Podcast Appearances

Listen to Dr. Lev

Dr. Lev has appeared on 15 podcasts covering relationships, OCD, narcissism, schemas, ACT, and behavioral change. Select an episode to listen.

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Science of Psychotherapy
2021
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Psychology Talk Podcast
Narcissistic Abuse in Relationships
2022
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Nate Haber Show
Society's Mental Health
Episode 200 · 2021
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Parent Projects Podcast
Cultivating Meaningful Relationships
2023
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Relationships 2.0 with Dr. Michelle Skeen
The Interpersonal Problems Workbook
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Healing Powers Podcast
CBT & Evidence-Based Therapy
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WDIA Radio — The Bev Johnson Show
Relationship Day Guest Expert
2025
Published Works

Books by Dr. Avigail Lev

Three evidence-based clinical books published by New Harbinger Publications — the foundation of our integrative holistic protocol.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Couples book cover
New Harbinger Publications
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Couples
A protocol for therapists who work with couples, grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Helps partners build psychological flexibility and lasting connection.
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The Interpersonal Problems Workbook book cover
New Harbinger Publications
The Interpersonal Problems Workbook
Research and evidence-based ACT techniques for strengthening relationships and ending painful cycles. A practical workbook for clients and clinicians.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Interpersonal Problems book cover
New Harbinger Publications
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Interpersonal Problems
A complete treatment protocol for therapists working with clients who fall into unhealthy relationship patterns. Grounded in ACT and schema therapy.
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Professional Reach

Training, Speaking
& Expert Contributions

Beyond media, Dr. Lev trains clinicians, speaks at conferences, and contributes to the professional psychology community.

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PESI Continuing Education
Dr. Lev delivers CE-accredited trainings for licensed clinicians through PESI, one of the largest continuing education providers in mental health, covering ACT, schema therapy, and interpersonal interventions.
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ACBS Conference Presenter
A regular presenter at the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) annual conference — the world's leading ACT research and clinical community.
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Verywell Mind Expert Contributor
Dr. Lev is a vetted expert contributor to Verywell Mind, one of the most-visited mental health platforms in the world, with over 4 articles on ACT, anxiety, and relationships.
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New Harbinger Author
Published by New Harbinger Publications — the gold standard in evidence-based psychology books — with three titles used by clinicians and clients across the United States and internationally.
Work With Us

Media & Press Inquiries

Dr. Avigail Lev and the Bay Area CBT Center team are available for expert commentary, podcast interviews, keynote speaking, and media features. We respond within 24 hours.

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Press & Journalism
Expert quotes, background interviews, and on-the-record commentary for articles and features.
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Podcast Appearances
Available for podcast interviews on behavioral psychology, relationships, OCD, trauma, and ACT.
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Speaking & Keynotes
Corporate wellness, clinical conferences, university lectures, and professional development events.