Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Bonnie Lewis, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addiction help
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2013035565
- NPI
- 1467863548
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Bonnie supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Family conflict
About Bonnie
Bonnie Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with 15 years of professional experience. She focuses on common life stresses like anxiety, depression, addictions, family conflict, and coping with life changes. She also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and social anxiety.
Bonnie helps people talk through what is worrying them and figure out practical next steps. Sessions tend to focus on understanding current problems and practicing skills that can be used right away. She works at a steady pace and adapts conversations to daily life pressures like work, family, and money.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. Bonnie listens for patterns in thoughts and behavior and suggests small changes clients can test between sessions. She also pays attention to feelings of guilt, shame, and isolation that often make stress worse.
Clients may work on improving communication, managing mood symptoms, reducing substance use patterns, or navigating major life transitions. Bonnie supports people dealing with post-traumatic stress and questions of life purpose or self-worth by breaking larger issues into manageable steps.
Her style aims to be practical and grounded. She guides problem-focused work while helping people build day-to-day coping skills. To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching tool to schedule an initial session and confirm current session options.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic techniques and how they work online
Bonnie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear goals. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teach concrete strategies to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Behavioral strategies for addiction focus on identifying triggers, building alternative routines, and practicing coping skills to reduce harmful patterns.She also uses problem-solving and communication-focused work to help with family conflict and caregiver stress. These methods break problems into specific steps and include role-playing or rehearsing new ways of speaking to make everyday interactions easier. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist and client review what is working and adjust methods to fit the client’s goals and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Online work can also let people practice skills in their normal routines and bring real-life examples directly into sessions, which helps make changes more practical and immediate.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Bonnie address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused. She looks for patterns in thoughts and behavior and suggests small, testable changes clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Bonnie has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, stress, and addiction-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Use the site options to view exact pricing for your area.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers