Alissa Lewis

Compassionate, skills-based therapy for life challenges

LMFT Louisiana

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Alissa

Alissa Lewis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Louisiana who focuses on supporting people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Background and approach

She draws on a blend of evidence-informed methods to help clients build practical skills, reduce distress, and find clearer direction during difficult life transitions. Her work attends to both immediate coping needs and broader patterns such as attachment, communication, and issues of control that can affect daily functioning.

Alissa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies, and she also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and client-centered care to tailor treatment to each person’s goals. With seven years of professional experience, she has applied these approaches across diverse clinical settings and emphasizes a collaborative, respectful therapeutic relationship.

Outside of clinical work she values self-care through family time, outdoor activities, and reading, and she seeks to walk alongside clients as they pursue meaningful change and greater well-being.

Approaches and Online Options for Practical Change

Alissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making day-to-day coping more manageable for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support values-based action and to build willingness around difficult thoughts and feelings, which can be useful for grief, chronic stress, or life transitions.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies over time rather than adhering to a single model from the start.

Online therapy with Alissa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow therapists and clients to practice skills and check in between live sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Alissa works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression, and she also focuses on related issues like attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and grief.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

Her style blends practical skills training with mindfulness and acceptance practices; sessions emphasize collaboration and tailoring interventions to each person’s goals.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has seven years of clinical experience applying a mix of CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and client-centered methods across various settings.

What credentials and location do they have?

Alissa is licensed as an LMFT with credentials ME LMFT MF6559 and LA LMFT MFT1566 and practices in Louisiana.

Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Maine, Louisiana

Languages

English