Teresa Lewis , LCSW

Teresa Lewis earned her bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Montana in 1996 and completed her Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) in 2003. She brings more than 20 years of clinical experience working with patients across the lifespan in outpatient, intensive outpatient, and psychological inpatient settings, and her background as a medical social worker enhances her ability to support people facing comorbid medical and mental health concerns.

Teresa practices from a person-centered perspective that prioritizes respect and individual autonomy, and she builds treatment around each person’s goals. She is well versed in cognitive behavioral approaches and incorporates therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop practical skills for managing symptoms and improving functioning. She also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for people experiencing anxiety, panic, PTSD, or trauma.

In addition to these modalities, Teresa uses motivational interviewing and rational emotive behavioral therapy and has extensive experience working with addictions and co-occurring disorders. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, clear goals, and steady support during difficult transitions. Teresa recognizes the courage it takes to ask for help and aims to partner with clients to address whatever struggles they bring to therapy.

Approaches for Online Healing and Skill Building

Teresa Lewis integrates several evidence-informed approaches into online care to meet different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and focus on meaningful action - it can be useful for chronic anxiety, life transitions, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill building, which can help with depression, anxiety, and sleep concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses distress related to traumatic memories by using guided bilateral stimulation paired with therapeutic processing, often supporting people with PTSD or trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Teresa collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors treatment plans and adjusts techniques as progress is made to maintain a collaborative, client-centered process.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and different modes of communication. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own communities, making it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or changing circumstances.