Natalie Bouffard-Lewis, LMFT, LPC

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with daily coping by teaching concrete skills and practical steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on building skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and reducing reactive patterns in relationships. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and acceptance, offering tools to reduce reactivity to stress and to increase calm and focus.

Natalie approaches choice of method as a collaborative process. She works with each person to explore which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure the approach feels practical and relevant to daily life.

Online therapy with Natalie can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care. These formats make it easier to access therapy from different locations and to fit sessions into busy routines while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to pursue meaningful change.