- Stress and anxiety
- Career and purpose
- CBT and client-centered
About Theresa
Dr. Theresa Lewis is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and life changes. Her work also addresses career questions, compassion fatigue, and concerns such as ADHD and isolation.
Theresa focuses on straightforward conversations and practical steps. She listens to what matters most and helps clients identify next actions they can try between sessions. Sessions emphasize clear goals, short-term strategies, and checking progress over time.
Her background includes long-term clinical work supporting people through caregiving stress, codependency patterns, communication problems, and hospice or end-of-life concerns. She also works with young adult issues, self-love, and exploring life purpose. Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among other methods.
Theresa applies Motivational Interviewing to help people find and sustain motivation for change. She uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set achievable steps and measure small wins. These methods are used to address practical problems and emotional strain without promising a specific outcome.
People who are uncertain about what comes next often find her practical style useful. She encourages clear, manageable goals and regular review of what is and isn’t helping. To begin, the typical next step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the site.
Approaches used for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist reflects what a person says and helps clarify values and concerns, which is useful for decisions about life purpose and relationship changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain stress or low mood. It uses practical exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on how things are going.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Since the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular check-ins, try brief follow-ups between major sessions, or choose a meeting that fits into a work break or caregiving schedule.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, career questions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical, focusing on clear goals, short-term strategies, and regular review of progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and practical concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.