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Kristen Lewis, LCSW

LCSW supporting trauma, parenting, and LGBTQ+ clients
  • Trauma and abuse support
  • Parenting guidance
  • LGBTQ+ affirming care

About Kristen Lewis

Kristen Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and Virginia with more than 25 years of professional experience. She has supported people coping with trauma and abuse, LGBTQ+ related concerns, and parenting challenges, helping them identify strengths and practical ways to move forward.

Kristen works from a strengths-based perspective that honors each person as the expert on their own story. As an LCSW - a licensed clinician trained in social work and clinical therapy - she combines careful listening with collaborative goal-setting to help clients address what is holding them back.

Her approach emphasizes steady support and encouragement for those taking the difficult first steps toward greater wellbeing. Kristen focuses on helping clients build resilience, explore practical strategies for change, and reconnect with values that matter to them.

People seeking an experienced, empathetic clinician for trauma, parenting, or LGBTQ+ related issues will find Kristen committed to working at a pace that feels right, offering respectful guidance and helping clients pursue a more fulfilling and happier life. She offers kind regard and consistent support throughout the therapeutic process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Trauma and abuseParenting issues

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kristen Lewis have?

Kristen Lewis has 25 years of experience.

Is Kristen Lewis a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details are NC LCSW C015407 and VA LCSW 0904013747.

In which languages does Kristen Lewis provide therapy?

Kristen Lewis provides therapy in English.

Where is Kristen Lewis located?

Kristen Lewis is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Kristen Lewis as my therapist?

You can work with Kristen Lewis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kristen Lewis work with international clients?

Kristen Lewis does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kristen 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 with therapy 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.

Approaches and Benefits of Online Therapy

Kristen draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing in her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and empathy - the therapist creates a supportive space to help clients explore their values and goals, which can be helpful for relationship, identity, and grief issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, often used for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation, useful for addictions, career transitions, and other ambivalent goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristen works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what feels most effective for each person.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage caregiving or work commitments, and access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of distance.

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