Jalisa Lewis, LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker focusing on trauma and relationships
- Trauma and relationship work
- Strengths-based approach
- Video and phone sessions
About Jalisa Lewis
Jalisa Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of professional experience across diverse clinical settings. She has provided care in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, a residential behavioral treatment facility, a medical hospital working within a pediatric intensive care unit, and in higher education, bringing a broad perspective to individual, group, and family work.
Her clinical experience includes supporting people coping with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Jalisa favors a client-centered stance, believing that each person is the expert on their own life and helps determine the direction and depth of therapy. Using a strengths-based and solutions-focused lens, she integrates multiple modalities to help clients identify resources and build practical plans to reach their goals.
Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) she helps clients explore links among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to uncover patterns that contribute to distress. She is also trained in Functional Family Therapy (FFT), an evidence-based model that treats the family unit as the identified client and focuses on engagement, motivation, behavior change, and generalizing skills beyond the home.
Jalisa’s areas of interest include racial equality and ethnic diversity, women's empowerment, and the relationship between physical and mental wellness. She aims to support clients toward greater empowerment and a more peaceful life. If someone is in immediate crisis, they should call 1-800-273-TALK or 911 for immediate assistance.
Her clinical experience includes supporting people coping with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Jalisa favors a client-centered stance, believing that each person is the expert on their own life and helps determine the direction and depth of therapy. Using a strengths-based and solutions-focused lens, she integrates multiple modalities to help clients identify resources and build practical plans to reach their goals.
Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) she helps clients explore links among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to uncover patterns that contribute to distress. She is also trained in Functional Family Therapy (FFT), an evidence-based model that treats the family unit as the identified client and focuses on engagement, motivation, behavior change, and generalizing skills beyond the home.
Jalisa’s areas of interest include racial equality and ethnic diversity, women's empowerment, and the relationship between physical and mental wellness. She aims to support clients toward greater empowerment and a more peaceful life. If someone is in immediate crisis, they should call 1-800-273-TALK or 911 for immediate assistance.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Caregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jalisa Lewis have?
Jalisa Lewis has nine years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Jalisa Lewis a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are NC LCSW C012933 and VA LCSW 0904015677.
In which languages does Jalisa Lewis provide therapy?
Jalisa provides therapy in English.
Where is Jalisa Lewis located?
Jalisa is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Jalisa Lewis as my therapist?
You can work with Jalisa Lewis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jalisa Lewis work with international clients?
Jalisa Lewis does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jalisa Lewis cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Jalisa often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it can be helpful for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional acceptance, and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore their experiences at their own pace. CBT is a practical, skills-oriented approach that examines how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact and teaches tools to shift unhelpful patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jalisa collaborates with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they determine which methods fit best and evolve the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone meetings, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different routines and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care while fitting therapy into everyday life, supporting ongoing work between sessions and helping clients access help from wherever they are.