- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Theresa
Dr. Theresa Lewis is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults on common pressures like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and issues tied to career and life transitions.
Theresa focuses on practical steps people can use in day-to-day life. She helps clients who feel overwhelmed by change, struggle with motivation, or are coping with caregiver stress and compassion fatigue. Young adult issues are part of her focus, including the pressures of starting work, navigating identity, and feeling behind peers.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions typically include listening, reflecting, and trying simple techniques together. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to challenge unhelpful thinking and uses solution-focused methods to set short-term goals.
Theresa also incorporates client-centered principles and motivational interviewing to build motivation and confidence. That means she aims to follow the client's pace and emphasize the client's own priorities when choosing what to work on.
People reach out for help with communication problems, codependency, isolation, life purpose, and hospice or end-of-life concerns. She supports those dealing with grief and the psychological strain that comes with caregiving.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used online and how they help
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. It helps people who want a reflective space to sort out feelings and make decisions at their own pace.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect mood and behavior. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different ways of thinking and acting, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress.
Motivational interviewing boosts readiness to change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening personal motivation. It is often helpful for people struggling with motivation or big life changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which methods fit the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made.
Session format options are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions around school, work, or caregiving. It can allow for shorter check-ins on busy days, avoid travel time, and make it simpler to keep continuity during life transitions.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, career questions, and life changes. Young adult issues are listed among her focus areas.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a conversational, client-centered style with practical techniques. Sessions mix listening, reflection, and goal-focused exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Florida.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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