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Hillari Levine(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit, MHC-LP
New York
Adjustment difficulties & disorders- Anxiety -Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)- Relationship issues- Trauma-Infidelity-

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.

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Professional statement

Hillari works with adults navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and stress management. With a background in behavioral neuroscience, she brings a deep curiosity about how the brain and lived experience shape our inner worlds, both practically and existentially. Her therapeutic style is warm, authentic, and real, grounded in curiosity, compassion, and a belief in each client’s capacity for growth. She draws from Gestalt Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and mindfulness-based approaches.


Message to clients

I work with adults navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and stress management, helping them make sense of their experiences, connect the dots between patterns, and gain perspective on their lives. I offer a supportive space where you can reflect deeply while also building tools and resources to navigate everyday challenges. Together, we’ll uncover clarity, build confidence, and create space for lasting growth, so you can move through life with more ease, insight, and connection to yourself.

I bring a warm, real, and curious energy, creating a space where you can be fully seen. I balance gentle challenges with supportive reflection, helping you gain meaningful insight. In addition to evidence-based interventions and psychoeducation, I bring honesty, compassion, and a touch of humor to the space, offering support as we peel back the layers to deepen self-understanding.

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. If you’re ready to better understand yourself and make meaningful change, now is a great time to begin. I create a supportive, down-to-earth space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood, and I’d be honored to support you on your journey.

Hillari Levine has a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from New York University. Hillari Levine is a Limited Permit Mental Health Counselor, MHC-LP 18-P137107-01 at Cerebral (New York). Supervised by Alexis Walker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) 015160 (New York).


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 3 years

Cerebral, Therapy Associate, 2025 - Present

New York University, Masters, 2025

Licensure

New York: 18-P137107-01

Supervisor: Alexis Walker(LMHC 015160)


Languages

English

Specialties

Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Infidelity - Processing through the impacts that infidelity has on one’s relationship; learning how to set boundaries, resolve conflict effectively, and promote healing in the relationship




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Cigna
  • FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Harvard Pilgrim/United
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

Get reimbursed for sessions with Hillari Levine

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

  • Individual sessions:$175 (60min)

Additional session information

Therapist's note

Please note at this time, I am unable to accept Medicaid and Medicare plans.


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