This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features a conversation with licensed marriage and family therapist Allison Lefkowitz. The discussion centers on the experiences of Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), exploring Allison’s personal background, the impact of generational trauma, and the unique challenges HSPs face in processing emotions and navigating the world. Allison shares insights from her book, "The Highly Sensitive Person’s Toolkit," outlining core skills and competencies for HSPs, such as self-advocacy, managing overstimulation, setting boundaries, and embracing creativity and joy. The conversation also addresses common misconceptions in therapy about sensitivity, the importance of validating HSP experiences, and strategies for self-care and resilience. The episode concludes with Allison’s contact information and encouragement for listeners to embrace their authentic, sensitive selves.

Allison’s Bio and Contact Information

Allison Lefkowitz is a licensed marriage and family therapist based in NYC. She received her master’s degree in Marriage and Family therapy from Hofstra University in Long Island, NY. She also received her BA in Theatre Arts from California State University Northridge.

Allison is licensed in New York, Michigan, and Florida and currently sees clients virtually. In her private practice, Allison specializes in helping Highly Sensitive People heal from and manage life’s difficulties while honoring their sensitive souls and nervous systems. She also has a special interest in assisting clients to recover from childhood and narcissistic abuse. She is currently working on a therapeutic training model to teach therapists how to support highly sensitive and neurodivergent clients to better manage and heal from all forms of narcissistic abuse.

She is the author of the “Highly Sensitive Person’s Toolkit," (Callisto Media/Rockridge Press), published in 2020 in the US and internationally.

🌐 Connect with Allison:

Email: allisonlefkpwitz@icloud.com

Website: https://almft.com/

Book: Go to Allison’s website, for purchasing options

To connect with Dave, go to davidrobertsmsw.com and his author page psychologyprofessorandminister.com