Meri Levy, LMFT

<b>Are you a parent living with chronic pain or mysterious symptoms that doctors can't explain?</b> You've tried physical therapy, seen specialists, maybe even had surgery—but the pain persists. You're exhausted from putting everyone else first while your body seems to be falling apart. You wonder if you'll ever feel like yourself again. Here's what I want you to know: Your pain is real, but it might not be what you think. I specialize in helping caring, conscientious adults—especially parents—overcome chronic pain and neuroplastic symptoms through the mind-body connection. If you're someone who tends to be hard on yourself, who prioritizes everyone else's needs, and who pushes through pain to keep showing up for your family, your nervous system may be stuck in protective mode. What are neuroplastic symptoms? These are real physical symptoms generated by your brain's alarm system when it perceives threat—even when there's no structural damage. They can include: * Chronic back, neck, shoulder, hip, or joint pain * Migraines or tension headaches * Pelvic pain or painful sex * IBS, bladder urgency, or digestive issues * Fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue * TMJ, tinnitus, or unexplained dizziness * Food, chemical, or mold sensitivities My approach combines: * Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) - teaching your brain that you're safe * Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) - processing suppressed emotions * Parts work and EMDR - healing trauma and building self-compassion I also specialize in perinatal mental health, supporting parents through: * Pregnancy and postpartum anxiety and depression * Birth trauma and medical trauma * The identity transformation of becoming a parent * Balancing caregiving with chronic symptoms What makes my approach different: I've lived this journey myself. I spent years in chronic pain—orthopedic shoes, wrist splints, constant physical therapy—until I discovered that my "body problem" was actually my nervous system trying to protect me from stress and suppressed emotions. I'm not just a therapist who read about this in a textbook; I'm someone who found freedom from symptoms and now helps others do the same. My therapy style is warm, direct, and deeply compassionate. I won't just validate your pain—I'll help you understand it, work through the emotions driving it, and teach your nervous system that you're safe. This isn't about positive thinking or "it's all in your head." This is evidence-based neuroscience applied with compassion. You deserve to: * Wake up without immediately checking how much you hurt * Play with your kids without fear of flare-ups * Stop spending money on treatments that don't work * Reconnect with the person you were before pain took over * Learn that caring for yourself isn't selfish—it's essential I welcome people of all backgrounds and identities, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people of all body sizes and abilities. Ready to explore whether your symptoms might be neuroplastic? Reach out for a consultation. Let's talk about what's possible.