Dr. Audriannah Levine-Ward, PsyD
Dr. Levine received her MA and Doctorate in clinical psychology from Wright
Institute in Berkeley, CA. Currently, she approaches her work with a
Narrative theory lens while also integrating empirically validated
treatments including; CBT, DBT and Mindfulness. Dr. Levine utilizes
Feminist, Social- Justice and Trauma- Informed theories in order to allow
the individual to access and express their most authentic self while in
treatment.
Prior to working at Bayside Marin, Dr. Levine completed her pre-doctoral
hours working for UCSF/ ZSFG Trauma Recovery Center in the psychosocial
medicine training program. There she worked with survivors of religion and
gender- based persecution, refugees and trauma survivors living in San
Francisco.
Dr. Levine has 5 years of experience in the mental health field working
predominantly with women, the LGBT community, people of color, and those in
pursuit of sobriety.
In addition to working in the addiction and recovery field, Dr. Levine
specializes in working in the areas of sexual orientation, gender
transition, alternative sexuality, sex work, trauma and sexuality, trauma,
culture, race, social class, homelessness, body positivity and personal
empowerment.
Dr. Levine believes that therapy begins with human to human connection and
can be used as a safe space to empower the individual to make change.