She earned her PhD in clinical psychology from The Ohio State University and completed American Psychological Association-approved internship and fellowship programs in the Palo Alto VA Healthcare System Behavioral Medicine service. Dr. Levin utilizes cognitive, behavioral, and bio-behavioral (mind-body) techniques in her work. Her aim is to support patients and their families as they navigate the challenges of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. These challenges may include making treatment decisions and communicating with medical providers, managing symptoms and side effects, and finding ways to enhance quality or meaning in life in the context of a cancer diagnosis. Dr. Levin’s research interests including development, evaluation, and dissemination of psycho-oncology interventions, with a particular focus on strategies for enhancing relationship and sexual functioning.