R. Brian Pippinger MS, LMHC, MCAP
Owner/Clinical Mental Health Counselor
R. Brian Pippinger is the owner and primary therapist at Level Wellness, LLC. Brian brings years of professional experience in a variety of settings with a multitude of populations including children, adolescents currently on probation with the Department of Juvenile Justice, adult men with persistent and severe mental illness, at-risk women and families, domestic violence and trauma survivors, LGBT youth in foster care as well as individuals dealing with substance abuse concerns.
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Brian holds a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology with a Specialization in Counseling from Walden University, a Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Florida State University
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Brian utilizes a Cognitive-Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused approach to therapy, as both are empirically proven to provide a pathway toward personal growth and healing. Both approaches allow for a collaborative treatment modality. Brian finds this approach effective to help client's engage in their work more fully.
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Brian is a Florida native and lives in St. Petersburg, FL with his husband Greg, 4 dogs (Holly, Maslow, Pavlov & Carl), chickens, a loud Flame Macaw named Van Gogh and a Blue and Gold Macaw named Picasso.
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Brian's philosophy about therapy- "Therapy is about helping people do their work...without judgement. Therapy is your time to let it out, be your authentic self and achieve your goals. Humor and laughter are sometimes the best medicine, and I use both often!"
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State of Florida - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
License # - MH15319
Florida Certification Board
Master's Level Certified Addiction Professional
MCAP10078
Qualified Supervisor for MHC Registered Interns
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Gregory Smith, B.A. Psychology
Certified Life Coach
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Greg is a Certified Life Coach at Level Wellness, LLC. He brings many years of experience in identifying and cultivating individual’s motivation while providing assistance with overcoming obstacles. Greg has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of South Florida and currently is pursuing his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Greg specializes in Goal Setting, Relationships, Life Purpose, and Happiness Coaching as well as a wide variety of other coaching types. As a prior Program Director at a local university he has been able to work with a large variety of individuals helping them to pursue their goals and dreams.
Owning his own business for over 20 years, Greg has a unique perspective to share with clients.
He has experience in time management, organization, goal setting, communication skills as well as providing critical feedback as a role in management positions. He is excited to share his wealth of experience and expertise with you in order to help you achieve your goals.
Greg is a fierce advocate for animal welfare and devotes much time to helping advance the protection of our human companions.
Level Wellness, LLC was founded in St. Petersburg, FL in 2017. Our aim is to provide comprehensive and holistic mental health counseling in a comfortable and open setting.
At Level Wellness your therapist will address your concerns and work with you in a collaborative way to help you reach your personal goals and achieve the growth that you seek.
Welcome to Level Wellness, LLC
Our Team
Our mission at Level Wellness, LLC is to create a safe, compassionate, authentic and caring environment where the clinician acts as a guide in helping the clients to make empowered decisions about their individual lives. We assist individuals in recognizing the strengths they already have and find creative ways to utilize these gifts in overcoming currents issues that prevent them from feeling fully empowered. At Level Wellness, LLC we know that an individual is always growing personally and healing is always happening. Sometimes each of us needs support and guidance in our journey.
Our Offerings
Our Mission
We offer individual, couple, family counseling and life coaching as well as appropriate referrals to qualified individuals in order to practice in a holistic way.
