Teresa Lewis , LCSW

Teresa Lewis, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings more than 20 years of clinical experience to her practice. She completed a bachelor of social work at the University of Montana in 1996 and earned her LCSW in 2003. Over the course of her career she has worked across outpatient, intensive outpatient, and psychological inpatient settings, and has additional experience as a medical social worker that supports her work with clients facing co-occurring medical and mental health challenges.

Teresa emphasizes a person-centered approach that honors each individual's autonomy and values. She is trained in a range of evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and she also provides EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - for individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, panic, or PTSD. Her background includes motivational interviewing, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and substantial experience treating addictions and co-occurring disorders.

Teresa centers treatment on clients' goals and priorities, acknowledging the courage it takes to seek help and partnering with people to address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep difficulties, and a broad range of life challenges. She aims to create a respectful, collaborative space where meaningful progress is the focus.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Teresa Lewis utilizes therapies that address thoughts, emotions, and past experiences in ways that can be adapted to online formats. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, and it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep concerns. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is a trauma-focused therapy that can assist people who are experiencing symptoms related to trauma, panic, or PTSD.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Teresa works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and clinical needs, and she tailors methods over time so the plan aligns with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer practical flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to receive care from home or other convenient locations. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent, goal-oriented work in a way that fits individual routines and access needs.