Ian P. Levy, Edd

Dr. Ian Levy is an Associate Professor of School Counseling and Chairperson of the Department of Counseling and Therapy at Manhattan College. He is also a New York City native, former High School counselor, and emcee. His research interests include the examination of mental health practices in urban schools, which entails exploring the effective use of the school counselor and other school staff to support the emotional lives of young people.

Most notably, Dr. Levy piloted the development, implementation, and evaluation of a Hip-Hop based counseling framework. His work has been featured on various news outlets including the New York Times, and CNN, and published a variety of reputable academic journals. In 2016 he was named the New York State School Counselor of the Year. Ian is the author of the Hip-Hop & Spoken Word Therapy in School Counseling, published by Routledge. Ian is also an emcee, and released his 2nd album – Sometimes, I Forget Where I’ve Been – in 2023.

The Hip Hop Counseling Collective

Co-founded by Dr. Levy, the HHCC is a group of counselors and counselor educators intent on supporting the Hip Hop and counseling community through mentorship, training, and intervention research. The HHCC envisions a world where practicing counselors have access to culturally sustaining and community-engaged research and practical resources. As part of this work, Dr. Levy supports schools in the construction of Hip Hop studios and the creation of small-groups, aiding youth’s holistic development.