Therapist profile
Renee Lewis, LMFT
LMFT in California - Relationship and Parenting focus
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About Renee
Renee Lewis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 42 years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting and related issues. Sessions are conducted in English and she lists family and parenting among her areas of focus.
Over four decades of practice have given her experience with a wide range of life challenges. She has helped people who struggle with sleep problems, low self-esteem, anger, bipolar mood issues, and the stress of workplace and career change. She also lists communication problems, divorce and separation, infidelity, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, women's issues, and compassion fatigue as areas she works with.
Renee uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. With CBT she helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. She explains practical steps and offers concrete strategies rather than abstract theory.
Her approach is straightforward and focused on what the person wants to change. She asks about current concerns, daily routines, and what has or hasn't helped before. From there she and the client agree on small, manageable goals and ways to track progress.
People who choose her can expect sessions that address immediate problems and longer-term patterns. She emphasizes respect and sensitivity in conversations and aims to adjust the work as goals evolve. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's process to match and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
CBT-based work and online sessions
Renee uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her practice. CBT focuses on spotting patterns of thinking that increase worry or low mood and testing small changes in behavior to see if they help. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing stress.Her style is collaborative. She will work with the person to identify goals and try approaches that fit their daily routines. If something does not fit, she adjusts the plan based on the client's needs and preferences so the work stays practical and doable.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around parenting, work, or caregiving tasks. It also lets people have shorter check-ins when needed, rely on audio-only if bandwidth is limited, or schedule sessions from different locations without commuting. Licensed professionals and therapists can help decide which arrangement will best support the goals and rhythms of everyday life.
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Experience
42+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She lists relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting and related problems among her areas of focus.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is practical and goal-oriented, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 42 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The therapist's original biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
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