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Online therapist

Brittany Lewis

Practical support for relationship and family stress

Credentials
LMSW, LICSW
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Michigan, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Brittany

Brittany Lewis is a licensed social worker who focuses on relationship and family concerns. She uses practical, down-to-earth conversations to help people deal with relationship strain, intimacy-related problems, and depression. Her approach emphasizes listening first and building trust so people feel comfortable talking about sensitive topics.

She brings five years of clinical experience working with adults facing life changes and family stress. Sessions often begin by identifying a few concrete goals and simple steps to try between meetings.

Background and approach

Brittany combines empathy with straightforward strategies to help people notice what is working and where small shifts might make a difference. Her training includes client-centered techniques, which prioritize the client’s perspective and pace. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help change unhelpful thinking patterns and on solution-focused methods to set short-term targets and track progress.

These tools are used together to address issues like blended family challenges, commitment questions, infidelity, and postpartum mood concerns. Brittany keeps sessions practical and collaborative. She helps clients weigh options, test small changes, and adjust plans as needed.

The goal is clearer communication, better coping during transitions, and more manageable day-to-day family interactions. She practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. People can expect a respectful, down-to-earth style aimed at steady, achievable progress.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and relationship work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the client’s perspective and pace. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the person, helping them feel heard and guiding conversations toward practical next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches tools to shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors; it is useful for depression and anxiety that affect relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan together based on what helps. This gives people a chance to test what feels useful without committing to any single method from the start.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy family life. These formats let people meet from home, keep appointments during work or care schedules, and follow up quickly between sessions. The mix of live conversations and messaging can support steady progress while offering flexibility for everyday routines.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
Brittany helps with relationship strain, family problems, intimacy-related issues, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on blended family issues, commitment concerns, infidelity, postpartum depression, and young adult issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses client-centered work to follow the client’s priorities, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts, and solution-focused methods to set short-term goals. Sessions mix listening with practical steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience supporting people through relationship and family challenges. That background informs a practical, goal-oriented approach.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds an LMSW and a LICSW. Her credential details are MI LMSW 6801106297 and DC LICSW LC200002696 and she practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are sessions available online or in different formats?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Those options provide flexibility for different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the subscription selected.
What is the easiest way to get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match your needs with the therapist’s approach.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Michigan, District of Columbia
Languages
English

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