Teresa Lewis, LCSW

Teresa Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a practical, person-centered approach to therapy. She completed a bachelor’s degree in social work at the University of Montana in 1996 and earned her LCSW credential in 2003. An LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker - a credential that reflects advanced training and state authorization to provide clinical social work services.

With more than 20 years of experience, she has supported people of all ages in outpatient, intensive outpatient, and psychological inpatient settings. Her background also includes work as a medical social worker, which informs her skill in addressing mental health challenges that occur alongside medical conditions. Teresa emphasizes respect and autonomy, helping individuals shape care around their personal goals.

She is skilled in cognitive behavioral approaches and is well versed in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She offers EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - for those coping with anxiety, panic, PTSD, or trauma. Teresa also uses motivational interviewing and rational emotive behavioral techniques in work with addictions and co-occurring disorders. Her practice centers on collaborating with each person to define goals and move forward at a pace that feels right, honoring the courage it takes to ask for help.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Teresa Lewis integrates well-established therapeutic methods that translate effectively to remote sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it is often used for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the client’s own resources, creating space for personal growth and decision making. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is a trauma-focused approach that can reduce distress related to traumatic memories and is offered for anxiety, panic, PTSD, or other trauma responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Teresa works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to choose or adapt techniques that feel like the best fit. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment aligns with what the client wants to accomplish.

Online therapy with Teresa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allows sessions to fit into busy schedules and reach people who cannot travel to an office. These options offer flexibility in timing and format while keeping the focus on consistent, goal-oriented therapy delivered by a licensed professional.