Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Michele Lewis, LISW, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed clinical social worker - trauma and grief
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- Credentials
- LISW, LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2001009328
- Licensed in Iowa
- LISW, licence 118059
- NPI
- 1497004980
- Experience
- 26 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Michele 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
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Michele
Michele Lewis is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed in Iowa and Missouri, with 26 years of clinical experience. She focuses on trauma and grief, depression, anxiety, self‑esteem, and the stress that comes with major life changes. Michele also works with issues related to career, compassion fatigue, and LGBT concerns.
She helps people talk through past abuse and the ways it still affects daily life. Michele supports adult children who are caring for aging parents and those facing grief or end‑of‑life transitions. She also assists people coping with chronic illness, disability, isolation, and caregiver stress.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, emotionally focused ideas, and mindfulness practices. Sessions include skill-building for mood and anxiety management, practical stress reduction, and ways to improve communication and boundaries. Michele describes therapy as a space to try new perspectives and practice small changes that add up.
Educated at the University of Kansas with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a bachelor’s in psychology from William Jewell College, she brings long experience in geriatric settings and grief work. That background informs how she supports people facing loss and changing family roles.
People who choose Michele can expect direct, practical sessions that focus on everyday problems. The emphasis is on clear steps, coping tools, and realistic ways to make life feel more manageable. To start, the service asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How Michele Uses Practical Approaches Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and situations where people want clearer direction or purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with real‑world changes to reduce anxiety and depression. It is a hands‑on way to learn mood and stress management skills. Client‑Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening approach so clients can talk freely about what matters and decide their own next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michele will discuss these methods with each person and help pick what fits their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as issues evolve or new priorities appear.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain shorter check‑ins when needed, and choose quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth options when that helps. The focus is on practical ways to use therapy within everyday life, adapting methods like ACT and CBT to the realities of work, caregiving, and day‑to‑day stress.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Iowa
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Michele works with trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, self‑esteem, stress, life changes, LGBT issues, career coaching, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and related topics.
What is her therapy style?
She blends Client‑Centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, plus mindfulness and emotionally focused ideas. Sessions emphasize practical skills, mood and anxiety management, and improving communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of clinical experience working in mental health and geriatric settings. That experience shapes her work with grief, aging, and caregiver concerns.
Where is she licensed?
She holds an LISW in Iowa and an LCSW in Missouri and practices from Missouri as listed in her profile.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers