- 20 years experience
- Person-centered care
- Trauma and grief
About Teresa
Teresa Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two decades of clinical experience. She uses a person-centered approach so people feel respected and keep control of their choices. Teresa focuses on practical goals and works alongside clients to address the concerns that brought them in.
Her background includes outpatient, intensive outpatient, and psychological inpatient settings. That mix of settings helps her support people facing medical and mental health challenges at the same time. Teresa has also worked as a medical social worker, which informs how she talks about chronic illness and caregiver stress.
She uses a range of therapies to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are part of her toolkit. Teresa also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for people dealing with trauma, panic, or anxiety.
Her clinical experience includes work with addictions and co-occurring disorders. She helps people cope with grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions. Teresa also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment, cancer-related stress, and aging concerns.
Teresa approaches sessions with a collaborative spirit. Goals are set together and shaped around real-life needs. She recognizes that reaching out takes courage and aims to make the process straightforward and focused on the outcomes a person wants.
Her background includes outpatient, intensive outpatient, and psychological inpatient settings. That mix of settings helps her support people facing medical and mental health challenges at the same time. Teresa has also worked as a medical social worker, which informs how she talks about chronic illness and caregiver stress.
She uses a range of therapies to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are part of her toolkit. Teresa also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for people dealing with trauma, panic, or anxiety.
Her clinical experience includes work with addictions and co-occurring disorders. She helps people cope with grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions. Teresa also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment, cancer-related stress, and aging concerns.
Teresa approaches sessions with a collaborative spirit. Goals are set together and shaped around real-life needs. She recognizes that reaching out takes courage and aims to make the process straightforward and focused on the outcomes a person wants.
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 her clinical approaches fit online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It can help with stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method used to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and is often used for PTSD, panic, and anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Teresa collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She uses the chosen approach as a guide and adjusts techniques over time based on what is helpful.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. Online work can make it simpler to keep appointments around medical care or caregiving duties, and it can reduce travel time for people in rural areas of Montana. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. The focus is on making therapy fit your life while using proven techniques to address your concerns.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Teresa commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, trauma and relationship and intimacy issues, among many other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Teresa uses a person-centered approach and works collaboratively to set goals. She blends practical techniques from several therapies to match each person's needs.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has about 20 years of clinical experience across outpatient, intensive outpatient, and psychological inpatient settings, and has worked as a medical social worker.
Where is Teresa licensed and based?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Montana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy process with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.