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Misty Lewis

Misty Lewis, LCSW

Kentucky

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - mood and addiction support

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Credentials check

Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Kentucky
LCSW, licence 254352
NPI
1629596721
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
Kentucky

These details come from information Misty 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

  • CBT
  • Client-centered
  • Motivational interviewing

About Misty

Misty Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use, grief, and other mental health concerns. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, intimacy issues, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes.

She uses practical approaches that focus on what the person wants to change. Sessions start with clear, Observable goals and a plan to reach them. Misty draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods to address patterns of thought and behavior that cause distress.

Her style centers on listening and working collaboratively. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to respond to what the person brings and Motivational Interviewing to help people find the motivation to make changes. Sessions are straightforward and task-oriented when that fits the client's needs.

Misty also brings experience with trauma, addiction, compassion fatigue, and aging or caregiver stress. She helps people navigate family problems, blended family issues, and medical-related concerns such as cancer and HIV/AIDS. Practical strategies for sleep, eating, anger, and coping are part of the work she offers.

People who choose her often want clear steps and useful tools rather than long, open-ended therapy. She asks questions, tracks progress, and adjusts plans as goals change. The focus is on making everyday life more manageable.

BHow sessions work

How Misty’s approaches translate to online work

Misty commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her clinical work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and eating concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people discover and strengthen their own reasons for change, often useful for substance use and readiness-related goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the early sessions. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and then recommend which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted based on what is most helpful.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break or sessions that avoid travel time. It can also allow sessions without video when that better suits a person’s needs. Licensed professionals aim to make scheduling and written follow-ups work around everyday responsibilities rather than requiring major changes to routines.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Kentucky

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with adults on depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use, trauma, grief, and related life stressors.

How does she approach therapy?

She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and work toward measurable change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, addiction, and adjustment issues.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Kentucky.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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