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Teresa Lewis

Practical, person-centered therapy for change

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Montana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Teresa

Teresa Lewis uses a person-centered, practical approach to counseling. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with about 20 years of experience. Teresa writes plainly and meets people where they are.

She focuses on clear goals and steady progress. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and addiction concerns. She also helps with relationship and family-related issues, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, and anger.

Additional areas of focus include caregiver stress, chronic illness, attachment concerns, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and changes such as divorce or separation.

Background and approach

Teresa has experience across outpatient, intensive outpatient, and psychological inpatient settings. Her background as a medical social worker informs how she approaches co-occurring medical and mental health issues. She has long experience addressing addiction and co-morbid disorders and uses motivational interviewing alongside other tools.

Her toolbox includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. She blends these methods with a client-centered attitude so people can set the pace and focus on what matters most to them. Teresa practices in Montana and provides sessions in English.

She aims to create a respectful space where people can talk through difficult moments and work toward practical change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Teresa commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and feelings and commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. EMDR is a structured approach used for trauma and intense anxiety symptoms; it helps process distressing memories and reduce emotional intensity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Teresa discusses options with each person and tailors methods to fit their goals, pace, and preferences. She combines practical skills training with a person-centered perspective so clients can try methods and adjust as needed.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and make it easier to continue care when travel or health issues get in the way. Licensed professionals can use these tools to teach coping techniques, guide EMDR or ACT exercises, and check progress between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Teresa commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family-related issues, and intimacy concerns among other areas.
What kind of therapeutic style is used in sessions?
Teresa uses a person-centered style that combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR depending on the need.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 20 years of experience working in outpatient, intensive outpatient, and psychological inpatient settings and as a medical social worker.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with license MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-614 and practices in Montana.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Teresa?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Montana
Languages
English

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