Lewis Smith, LPC - Therapist in District of Columbia

About Lewis

Lewis Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and family difficulties. He speaks plainly and aims to make therapy feel straightforward and usable for busy parents.

Smith draws on several proven methods to tailor sessions to each person. He often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking. He also relies on client-centered work to follow what matters most to the individual.

Background and approach

In sessions he listens for patterns that interfere with daily life and relationships. He helps clients practice new ways of reacting, communicating, and coping. Sessions include clear goals, short-term steps, and skills people can try between meetings.

Lewis has particular experience with family dynamics, parenting concerns, and relationship struggles. He also addresses trauma, addiction, mood conditions like depression and bipolar, and challenges such as ADHD, anger, and caregiver stress. His work often includes coaching around career or life transitions.

Clients can expect a calm, respectful approach that focuses on solutions and emotional repair. The pace and tools change to fit each situation. Over time the aim is better communication, steadier mood, and more reliable everyday functioning.

How Lewis Uses Practical Therapies Online

Client-Centered Therapy means the focus stays on the client's priorities. The therapist listens and follows the client's pace, helping people identify what feels most important and how to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and handle stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, when used, helps people name emotions and change patterns in close relationships to improve connection and reduce conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lewis will talk through goals and preferences and then recommend methods to try. He often blends approaches so sessions match the problem and the person's style, and adjustments are made as progress is tracked.

Online therapy provides flexibility for parents and busy people. Video calls let people meet face-to-face from home, phone sessions work when screens aren't convenient, and live chat or text-based messaging support brief check-ins or follow-up between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into daily life.

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.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lewis address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting, self-esteem, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas such as communication problems and caregiver stress.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are down-to-earth and goal-focused. He combines listening with practical steps, skill practice, and clear short-term goals.

What is his background and experience?

He has 25 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of life and mental health challenges, including family dynamics and addiction.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with licence number DC LPC PRC384 and practices in the District of Columbia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Lewis accepts international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 25 years
Licensed: District of Columbia
Languages: English

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