My office address:

2400 Chestnut Street

Suite 1409

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone: 215-564-6440

In my work with patients, I believe that a careful initial evaluation is essential. As the treatment proceeds, I inevitably revise and re-revise my initial understanding, especially as the person with whom I'm working increasingly comes to his or her own insights.

Though I have great respect for psychologists, it can be a real advantage to see a psychiatrist for psychotherapy.  Even if an individual does not require medication, a psychiatrist's medical training allows him to attend to both the psychological and the biological dimensions of the person's difficulties.  And should medication prove necessary, he or she can assess the need and prescribe it.

Despite my experience and skill with psychiatric medications, I don't primarily identify myself as a psychopharmacologist.  Rather, I view myself as a psychiatrist with a keen appreciation that biological factors can be a major factor in a person's sufferring. Psychotherapy is likely to produce results faster when such factors are addressed early on in an integrated treatment. 

I believe that psychotherapy should be adjusted to the needs of the individual.  In that sense, you could label me "eclectic," though whatever I say and do is also psychoanalytically-informed.  But let me assure you that I will not allow any theory, scientific interest, or therapeutic technique divert me from trying to help you to feel better and find your way. 

The most crucial aspect to successful psychiatric treatment is the doctor's determination to establish a collaborative, reponsible, respectful and trusting relationship.  In my view, the doctor is more likely understand his patient empathetically in such a relationship.  But even more importantly, the patient is also more likely to find that understanding to be useful, and sometimes deeply transformative.
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To assure confidentiality, I do not communicate by email with prospective patients. but would be happy to hear from you by phone about setting an appointment.

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Be aware that I do not accept insurance as an "in network provider" except the Aetna student insurance for students at the University of Pennsylvania.  If you have other insurance, you may wish to check with your insurance company about their "out of network" provisions for reimbursement so that when we discuss fees, you will have some idea what they will reimburse you.  In this regard, many individuals with whom I meet have Blue Shield Personal Choice, and are receiving partial reimbursement for seeing me "out of network."

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Individuals from the the media or other organizations wishing to contact me regarding psychological and social issues related to human reproductive cloning or stem cell research may reach me at: stevelevick@verizon.net. 

I do not often get a chance to check my email until the evening, so you might also wish to phone me at the above number.  In the event I am unable to answer, I do check my voice mail at least several times daily, and will return your call if you'll leave your phone number.