Suzanne Levy, PhD
Dr. Suzanne Levy is an internationally recognized licensed clinical psychologist and a leading expert in adolescent mental health and family therapy. She is the co-developer of Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), a manualized, empirically supported treatment model designed to address adolescent depression and suicide by strengthening family relationships.
Dr. Levy is the CEO and co-founder of the ABFT International Training Institute, LLC, where she leads global efforts to train clinicians in ABFT. Previously, she served as the executive director of Strategic Initiatives and Training for the ABFT Training Program at Drexel University, and before that, as the ABFT training director at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Since 2007, Dr. Levy has conducted ABFT training workshops and supervision for clinicians across the US and internationally. She is sought-after speaker and has presented extensively on topics including ABFT, emotion coaching, adolescent development, depression, resilience, and substance use. Dr. Levy is also the co-author, alongside Drs. Guy and Gary Diamond, of the seminal book Attachment-Based Family Therapy for Depressed Adolescents, published by the American Psychological Association.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Suzanne Levy is the Co-founder and CEO of ABFT International Training Institute, LLC and has employment relationships with Queensland University of Technology, Central Toronto Youth Services, Deschutes County Mental Health, Asster Hospital, Newport Healthcare, and ISP. She receives a speaking honorarium from Peace at Home, Ohel, and TZK Seminars and receives royalties from the American Psychological Association. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Suzanne Levy is a member of the American Psychological Association and he Pennsylvania Psychological Association. She is a contributing author with Psychotherapy Networker.
