Manabat LLC

I commend you for taking the courageous step of seeking support and prioritizing your mental health and overall well-being. Opening up about daily struggles requires tremendous vulnerability. Please know that this is a safe, affirming, and supportive space where your story will be honored with care and respect. My commitment is to meet you exactly where you are and to walk alongside you as we navigate challenges, strengthen resilience, and move toward meaningful and sustainable change. My name is Levin Manabat, and I am a BIPOC, trauma-focused Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive multi-state licensure across the United States. I am licensed as an LCSW in Oregon, New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Nevada, Texas, Maine, Alaska, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Delaware, Virginia, Montana, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Louisiana, Indiana, North Carolina, Connecticut, North Dakota, California, Hawaii, Kentucky, Arizona, Utah, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Georgia, and New York. I also hold the LICSW licensure in Washington, Minnesota, Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, Vermont, West Virginia, Alabama, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire; LISW licensure in Iowa and Ohio; LISW-CP licensure in South Carolina; LCSW (Certified) licensure in Mississippi and Arkansas; CSW-PIP licensure in South Dakota; LCSW-C licensure in Maryland; LSCSW licensure in Kansas; LMSW-Clinical licensure in Michigan; and LIMHP licensure in Nebraska. Licensure in the U.S. Virgin Islands is currently pending. To further expand my clinical expertise, I am pending certification as a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and the Sexual Health Alliance (SHA). This advanced training deepens my work in sexual health, intimacy, relational dynamics, emotional wellness, and holistic healing. I hold a Master of Social Work with a Trauma Practice specialization from Widener University and a Bachelor of Social Work with a Child Welfare Education specialization from Portland State University. I have also been accepted into a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program with a specialization in Advanced Clinical Practice and Supervision, further strengthening my commitment to clinical excellence, leadership, and lifelong learning. I bring a broad range of expertise through my education, professional licensures, certifications, and professional certificates which include: Education: - Doctor of Social Work (DSW Candidate) - Master of Social Work (MSW) - Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Licensures: - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) - Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) - Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) - Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) - Licensed Certified Social Worker-Private Independent Practice (CSW-PIP) - Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) - Licensed Master Social Worker-Clinical (LMSW-Clinical) - Licensed Independent Mental Health Professional (LIMHP) Certifications: - Certified Financial Social Worker (CFSW) - Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) - Certified Veteran and Military Mental Health Professional (CVMHP) - Certified Clinical Trauma Practitioner (CCTP) - Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP) - Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist (CMNCS) - Certified Mindfulness Informed Professional (CMIP) - Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS) - ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) - Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist (CSTS) - Certified Specialist in Anger Management (CSAM) - Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH) - Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD) - Certified Compassion Fatigued Professional (CCFP) - Certified Somatic Therapy Foundations Practitioners (CSTFP) - Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) - Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC) - Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (C-DBT) - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Registrant (CADC-R) - Qualified Mental Health Professional Registrant (QMHP-R) - Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator - Certified Save Your Marriage Before It Starts Assessment Facilitator (SYMBIS) Certificates: - Certificate of Professional Recognition Men's Health Certificate: Powerful Strategies for Hormone Health, Cardiovascular Fitness, Weight Management, and so much more! (PESI) - Certificate of Professional Recognition Women's Mental Health Specialist Certificate (PESI) - Certificate of Professional Recognition Red Light Therapy Certificate (PESI) - Certificate of Professional Recognition LGBTQ+ Affirmative Care Specialist Certificate (PESI) - Certificate of Professional Recognition BIPOC Mental Health Specialist Certificate: Culturally Responsive Strategies for Healing Racial Trauma, Intergenerational Wounds, Grief & More (PESI) - Certificate of Professional Recognition Reproductive Mental Health Specialist: Heal Grief, Trauma, and Support Emotional Health from Fertility to Postpartum (PESI) - Certificate of Professional Recognition Boundaries Specialist Certificate Course: Tools to Break Clients Free from People-Pleasing, Toxic Relationship Patterns, and Self-Abandonment (PESI) - Clinical Military Counselor Certificate (Telehealth Certification Institute) Specialist Program: - Premarital Counseling Specialist Program: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Helping Couples Build Lasting Relationships (PESI) My clinical social work approach is grounded in a trauma-focused lens, incorporating decolonized social work practices and trauma-informed Motivational Interviewing (MI). I take a Strengths-Based perspective, recognizing and building upon your inherent resilience and abilities. My interventions integrate a range of Somatic-Mindfulness techniques for grounding and regulation, alongside evidence-based modalities such as; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (TF-ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Sensate-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Integrative Relationship Therapy (IRT), and more. This holistic approach allows me to tailor treatment to your unique needs and goals. As a sex therapist, I offer a safe, affirming space for individuals and couples to explore their unique experiences and concerns. My work includes: - Supporting clients in navigating gender identity, sexual orientation, and the coming-out process - Helping partners build deeper intimacy and improve communication - Addressing issues related to desire, arousal, and sexual anxiety - Exploring diverse relationship structures, including monogamy, polyamory, and other non-traditional dynamics - Working through challenges such as sexual dysfunction, mismatched desire, kink, and BDSM-related concerns - Providing guidance for those struggling with out-of-control sexual behavior and other complex sexual challenges - And many other aspects of sexual health, identity, and connection. In my role as a premarital counselor and certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator, I work with couples to establish a solid foundation for a successful marriage. Through a comprehensive, evidence-based assessment, I help them explore their motivations for marriage, identify strengths, and address potential areas of growth. Together, we focus on essential relationship areas such as communication, conflict resolution, financial management, family dynamics, and shared values. By fostering deeper understanding and providing practical tools, I empower couples to create a thriving, resilient partnership that promotes long-term happiness and connection. As an Employee Assistance Professional (EAP), I provide confidential, personalized support to address the diverse and unique needs of employees. My expertise encompasses workplace challenges such as managing work-related stress, resolving conflicts, and achieving a healthy work-life balance. I also offer guidance on home-related stress, mental health concerns, trauma, substance use, and career transitions. Through short-term, solution-focused therapy, I empower clients to build resilience, enhance their well-being, and achieve meaningful personal and professional growth. In financial social work, I support clients in addressing financial anxiety, impulsive spending, and money-related triggers. Together, we work to cultivate a healthier relationship with money, promoting stability, confidence, and empowerment in navigating your unique financial journey. When I’m not providing therapy, my macro-level social work practice centers on grant writing, program development, implementation, evaluation, and strategic leadership. I specialize in designing, launching, and assessing trauma-focused initiatives that integrate clinical insight with systems-level thinking to drive sustainable, measurable change. As a grant writer, program architect, and organizational leader, I work to align funding opportunities with community needs, ensuring that resources are deployed effectively and equitably. My approach is grounded in culturally responsive and equity-centered frameworks, with a focus on improving outcomes for historically underserved populations. Community advocacy remains at the heart of my work. I am deeply committed to advancing equity, addressing systemic disparities, and expanding opportunities for individuals and families facing structural barriers. I bring a strong foundation in grant development and proposal strategy, supported by my MSW education and specialized training, including: - Introduction to Grant Writing (University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee) - Advanced Grant Writing (University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee) - Grant Writing Skills Suite (University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee) - Grant Seeking Essentials: What is Grant Seeking? (Nonprofit Ready) - Grant Seeking Essentials: Identifying & Cultivating Grantors (Nonprofit Ready) - Grant Seeking Essentials: Exam (Nonprofit Ready) - Proposal Writing (Nonprofit Ready) I remain committed to engaging, advocating, and leading in ways that uplift communities and foster meaningful, lasting impact. As a proud Filipino, I carry the richness of my cultural heritage and lived experiences into every aspect of my practice. My personal journey—as a former foster youth, an immigrant, and a member of the LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS community—has profoundly shaped how I view resilience, justice, and healing. These intersecting identities have given me firsthand insight into the realities of systemic racism, social stigma, discrimination, and marginalization, as well as the courage and strength required to navigate and overcome them. Rather than seeing these experiences as barriers, I embrace them as sources of empathy and wisdom that allow me to connect authentically with others. They remind me that healing is not just about addressing individual struggles, but also about dismantling systemic inequities and creating pathways toward belonging and empowerment. My practice is therefore grounded in authenticity, cultural humility, and a deep respect for the resilience of communities who have long been overlooked or underserved. By honoring my own story and those of the people I serve, I strive to create spaces where individuals feel seen, valued, and supported in their journey toward healing and growth. My commitment is not only to provide clinical care, but also to stand in solidarity with those facing systemic barriers, advocating for equity, and fostering lasting change in the communities I serve. For my own well-being, I embrace practices that keep me grounded and balanced, like mindfulness, meditation, journaling, and a regular weightlifting routine. Outside of work, I love to travel, take cruises, and spend time camping in national parks with my husband and our three dogs—it’s where I recharge and find inspiration. I want you to know that I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey. My hope is that together we can create a supportive space where you feel empowered, resilient, and cared for as you move toward healing and growth. To learn more about the insurance plans I accept, please visit my Headway profile at the following: https://care.headway.co/providers/levin-manabat?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=104796