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Teresa Lewis

Practical, person-centered care with evidence-based skills

LCSW Montana

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Teresa

Teresa Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two decades of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, mood challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She trained in Montana and has practiced in a variety of clinical settings, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, and inpatient psychological care. Teresa blends a person-centered stance with evidence-informed techniques so clients retain a sense of autonomy while working toward practical goals.

Her clinical toolkit draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and EMDR for trauma-related symptoms, along with motivational interviewing and rational emotive behavioral strategies.

That broad experience includes medical social work and many years addressing co-occurring addiction and mental health issues, which informs her work with chronic illness and caregiver stress. Teresa emphasizes collaboration around client goals and acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help, aiming to build respectful, goal-oriented therapeutic relationships in her Montana practice.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical and skill-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and managing stress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-guided action and mindfulness skills to help clients live more fully despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be helpful for coping with life changes, chronic stress, and certain mood concerns.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Teresa works with clients to explore which methods align with their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care across distance or busy lives while allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured, evidence-informed interventions tailored to each person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach is person-centered and collaborative, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ACT, DBT, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and rational emotive behavioral techniques to match client needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of clinical experience across outpatient, intensive outpatient, and inpatient psychological settings as well as medical social work.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LCSW credential listed as MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-614 and practices in Montana.
Which languages and international availability are offered?
Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use for therapy?
She offers remote session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
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 her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

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

Licensed

Montana

Languages

English