Teresa Lewis - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

20 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Teresa Lewis

I earned my bachelor’s in Social work from the University of Montana in 1996. Since that time, in 2003, I earned my Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW.

I have over 20 years of experience working with patients of all ages. I have clinical experience with outpatient, intensive outpatient and psychological inpatient. I believe in a person-centered counseling approach where my clients can feel a sense of respect and autonomy. I also have experience as a medical social worker that enhances my ability to work with comorbid diseases. l am well versed with cognitive behavioral therapies such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT. I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) for clients suffering from anxiety, panic, PTSD, or trauma. In addition, I utilize motivational interviewing skills, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and I have experience working with addictions. Furthermore, with addictions comes co-occurring disorders and I have had the privilege of working with that population for years. Your goals are what are important to me and will be the foundation of our therapeutic journey. I understand that it can be difficult to ask for help and I recognize the courage that it takes. No matter what struggle you are facing, I hope it is one that we can work on together!

Licenses

LCSW

BBH-LCSW-LIC-614

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Jealousy
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Teresa has been a blessing to me and I can’t thank her enough for all the support she has given me!”

“Teresa is an angel. She has been my therapist for 2.5 years. She guided me through my darkest time and continue to help me to grow as an individual. She listens to my worries and helps me work on issues in my relationship. She is the best.”

“Teresa is an amazing therapist!”

“I have the most confidence in my therapist she always pushes me to do better and I so appreciate it.”

“Great therapist.”

“Teresa has helped me immensely in the areas I've shared concern in focusing on and I feel she is genuinely engaged in my progress. Her calm and wise demeanor in our sessions eludes to her experience and expertise in therapy services.”

“Teresa is the best thing that happened to me in my life. She keeps me grounded. I feel like she is the only one who knows me.”

“Theresa I knowledge, understanding, fun easy to talk to and a good listener”

“Amazing therapist!”

“With her level of experience and the care and interest she puts in to her clients I would highly recommend. She has a very nice non judgemental demeanor and is always easy to talk to.”

“Teresa has been one of the best therapists. She has been helping me build confidence. And she is very easy to talk to doesn’t make you feel uneasy in any way. 1000000% recommend”

“Teresa Lewis helps me cope with PTSD and servere anxiety. She listens to my struggles and provide useful tools to get through my daily hardship. She puts my feelings and thoughts into words- explains what they are and validates me. I can't do it without her.”

“Teresa has been a godsend, I started with her before my divorce, but she has been the beacon I needed to help me find my way through these turbulent waters. I look forward to each session more than anything in my life these days. Her reflection and questions are so driving. I’m excited every time I have an appointment scheduled.”

“I am very satisfied with my therapist and would recommend her and her knowledge with anyone who is suffering with trauma or ACE, adverse childhood experience memories that have emerged in your later years.”

“I absolutely love Teresa! She is kind, compassionate and has a great sense of humor. I trust her completely and look forward to continuing my sessions with her in the future”

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