Therapist profile
Kristen Lewis, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Parenting
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- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
- CBT and narrative
About Kristen
Kristen Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and Virginia with more than 25 years of experience. She helps people facing trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, relationship strain, grief, and other life challenges. Kristen emphasizes direct, practical support aimed at reducing overwhelm and improving everyday functioning.
She uses conversation to identify strengths and options. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on steps that make small changes feel manageable. Kristen leans on client-centered methods to listen closely and CBT and motivational interviewing techniques to set and reach goals.
Her background includes long-term practice across clinical settings, working with people who face complicated family history, caregiver stress, and issues like abandonment or blended family struggles. She has also supported those coping with chronic illness, first responder stress, and concerns related to gender and identity.
In sessions she uses narrative and psychodynamic ideas when helpful to look at patterns and how past experiences shape current reactions. That can help people untangle recurring conflicts or feelings of guilt and shame. Practical work on sleep, anger, self-esteem, and coping skills is also part of the approach.
Kristen offers therapy in English and practices from North Carolina. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online work
Kristen commonly draws on client-centered therapy to focus conversations around the person's experience and goals. That approach emphasizes listening and working from the client's priorities to decide what matters most in sessions.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to break down problems into manageable parts and test new behaviors or ways of thinking. CBT is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, anger, and mood concerns. Motivational interviewing appears in her work when the task is shifting habits or finding reasons to change, which can help with addictions or making parenting adjustments.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative part of therapy. Kristen will talk with the client about what feels useful and adjust methods as goals evolve. The aim is to match practical techniques to the person's situation rather than stick to one fixed plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find virtual sessions help keep continuity when life demands fluctuate, and Kristen will discuss how to structure appointments to fit everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and family-related concerns, and other listed focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices client-centered work combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative approaches, and psychodynamic ideas to help people set goals and examine patterns.
How much experience does this clinician have?
Kristen has more than 25 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and Virginia and is based in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
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