Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Kristen Lewis, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW in North Carolina - trauma and parenting
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904013747
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C015407
- NPI
- 1396526877
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Kristen 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
- 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 25 years of practice experience. She focuses on trauma and abuse, LGBTQ+ related concerns, parenting matters, and stress and anxiety. Her work includes practical help for everyday problems like sleep, anger, and self-esteem.
She approaches sessions from a client-centered stance, starting by listening to what matters most to the person in front of her. Kristen emphasizes strengths clients already have and helps them build on those strengths to manage hard situations. She uses clear, direct conversation rather than jargon.
Kristen also incorporates cognitive behavioral tools when thoughts and behaviors are keeping someone stuck. That can mean trying small experiments between sessions or noticing thought patterns that affect mood. Motivational interviewing techniques are used to clarify what a person wants to change and to find workable next steps.
Narrative and psychodynamic ideas sometimes guide longer conversations about how past relationships shape current patterns. Those approaches are used to make sense of repeated difficulties and to open up new choices. She frames this work as collaborative and paced to the client.
Clients can expect straightforward talk about goals and steps to reach them. Kristen helps people manage grief, addictions, career strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related challenges, and the ripple effects of family or relationship problems. She also supports those facing major life transitions or health-related concerns like cancer or caregiving stress.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy foregrounds the client's perspective and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the client's lead to set goals and next steps. This approach helps when someone needs practical support and clear problem-solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors between sessions. Motivational interviewing is a brief, conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change and build momentum for those changes. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kristen will help clients decide together which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration shapes the pace and focus of sessions so steps feel manageable. Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking. The practical benefit of online sessions is that they can fit into busy days and reduce travel time. They can also make shorter check-ins easier and allow for sessions when work or caregiving schedules make in-person visits difficult. Ask about the specific formats offered when arranging the first appointment.CAreas of focus
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting challenges, grief, and related issues such as anger, sleep problems, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered with practical tools. She listens first, then uses methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to set concrete steps.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and populations.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - with licensure in North Carolina and Virginia and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers