Teresa Lewis, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW focused on practical change
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- Person-centered approach
- EMDR for trauma
- CBT and DBT skills
About Teresa
Teresa Lewis is an LCSW with two decades of clinical experience. She uses a person-centered approach that centers the client's goals and respects their choices. Teresa encourages honest conversation and works to make sessions a practical space for problem solving and support.
She trained in social work at the University of Montana and has been licensed since 2003 as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. Her background includes outpatient, intensive outpatient, and psychological inpatient settings. She has also worked as a medical social worker, which gives her experience supporting people with co-occurring medical and mental health concerns.
Teresa incorporates several therapy methods into her work. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach tools for managing mood, anxiety, and anger. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is offered for people dealing with trauma, panic, or PTSD symptoms.
Over the years she has helped people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, and coping with major life changes such as divorce or caregiving. She also has experience addressing attachment, abandonment, and issues related to adoption and foster care.
Teresa emphasizes collaboration and practical steps. Clients can expect straightforward conversations about goals, an agreed plan for sessions, and techniques to try between meetings. She invites people to bring what matters most to them and to work together toward clearer coping and better daily functioning.
She trained in social work at the University of Montana and has been licensed since 2003 as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. Her background includes outpatient, intensive outpatient, and psychological inpatient settings. She has also worked as a medical social worker, which gives her experience supporting people with co-occurring medical and mental health concerns.
Teresa incorporates several therapy methods into her work. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach tools for managing mood, anxiety, and anger. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is offered for people dealing with trauma, panic, or PTSD symptoms.
Over the years she has helped people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, and coping with major life changes such as divorce or caregiving. She also has experience addressing attachment, abandonment, and issues related to adoption and foster care.
Teresa emphasizes collaboration and practical steps. Clients can expect straightforward conversations about goals, an agreed plan for sessions, and techniques to try between meetings. She invites people to bring what matters most to them and to work together toward clearer coping and better daily functioning.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Montana
Languages
English
How Teresa's approaches translate to remote therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, helps people name what matters to them and take small steps in that direction. It focuses on values and committed action rather than only symptom reduction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, teaches practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and depression. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used for people with trauma, panic, or PTSD symptoms and involves structured processing of distressing memories under the therapist's guidance.Finding the right approach usually happens together. Teresa will listen to a person's concerns, discuss options, and recommend methods that fit their goals and preferences. The plan can mix approaches and adapt over time if something isn't working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful for fitting work on mental health into a busy life. Remote sessions can reduce travel time, make it easier to attend during a work break, or allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Licensed professionals can also use online work to share exercises, teach coping skills, and review progress between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Teresa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is Teresa's therapy style like?
Her approach is person-centered and collaborative, combining practical skills from CBT and DBT with values-focused work from ACT.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Teresa has 20 years of clinical experience across outpatient, intensive outpatient, and psychological inpatient settings.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and practices in Montana.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
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