David

Mr David Levingston

Psychotherapist

I offer therapy and counseling to help individuals and couples with relationship issues and communication and a positive sense of self. I have always enjoyed speaking with people about what matters to them – about what is real. I think it's so important for people to have a place to talk about what they might be reluctant to share with anyone else.

About Me

Like everyone, I have different sides. Counselor, photographer, writer, cooker of food – both spicy and plain, and seeker of truth and happiness. I have always taken an interest in the unassuming things that pass us by – both heard and seen, both ordinary and not so ordinary. They are all sacred and beautiful in some way.

Approach

I am truly down to earth. I don’t mystify therapy, and I don’t pathologize people. The only diagnosis I was taught that might apply to people is “Lack of Imagination.” If a person can experience something, whatever it is, distressful though it may be, there’s probably something very human about it. I hold two simultaneous perspectives on the human experience: The sense of self that derives from others – that takes everything personally and wants to be seen, validated, appreciated. And another sense of self that’s more transcendent that is not based on others. Call it the observer, compassion, heart, whatever. We all have it somewhere in there.
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Basic Information

Services


Psychotherapy in a private office setting. Individual and Couples/Family sessions. In-person and Online.

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Outpatient Services

    Mental health treatment attended during the day without hospital admission, including therapy sessions and psychiatric appointments.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Qualifications


California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA

Registrations


Vermont Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Registration: 100-0000054

California Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Registration: MFC 44173

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Service Area


Private Practice Office

In-person & Online

Windham County, VT

Brattleboro, VT

United States