Jalisa Lewis , LCSW

Jalisa Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of clinical experience supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges. She has worked across diverse care settings, including an inpatient psychiatric hospital, a residential behavioral treatment facility, a medical hospital where she served in a pediatric intensive care unit, and within higher education. Through those roles she has provided individual, group, and family therapy to people affected by depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, and relationship difficulties.

Her practice is deeply client-centered, grounded in the belief that each person is the expert on their own life. Using a strengths-based and solutions-focused lens, she collaborates with clients to identify resources and develop clear, achievable treatment plans. She draws on multiple therapeutic methods to meet clients where they are; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients explore links among thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while Functional Family Therapy (FFT) addresses patterns across the family system by engaging members to promote lasting behavior change.

Jalisa approaches her work with attention to racial equality, ethnic diversity, and women’s empowerment, and she values the connection between physical health and mental wellness. She aims to help people live more empowered and peaceful lives. If someone is in urgent crisis or needs immediate help, she advises calling 1-800-273-TALK or 911.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jalisa integrates several evidence-informed approaches to guide online therapy in ways that fit each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients set the pace and focus of sessions while building self-directed insight and resilience. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people in clarifying values, accepting difficult emotions, and committing to meaningful action, which can help with motivation, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jalisa works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which strategies align with a person’s goals, preferences, and circumstances. She adapts methods as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone suit those with scheduling or travel constraints, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for ongoing support between appointments. These formats make it easier to receive consistent care and apply therapeutic skills in daily life, regardless of location.