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Jeff Levy, LCSW, is a seasoned Chicago-based psychotherapist with over 40 years of experience, beginning as a recreation therapist for youth in foster care and later working with runaway and homeless adolescents. He was the founder of The Wingspan Project, supporting front line staff working in historically underserved and marginalized communities, and co-founder of Live Oak, Inc., which provides psychotherapy and professional training. A former adjunct faculty member at the University of Chicago and University of Illinois at Chicago, Jeff also enjoys blogging, poetry, painting, and photography.

In this episode, Jeff and Corina reflect on their evolving therapy practices, discussing changes in intimacy and boundaries, the influence of political events, and the importance of self-care for therapists. They highlight the value of feedback, understanding power dynamics, and embracing discomfort as a path to growth.

For more about Jeff and his practice, visit Jeff Levy, LCSW

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Co-Hosted by Corina Teofilo Mattson and Mariana Reyes Daza. Show art by Jae Avilez. Music by Brandon Acosta.