Kristen Lewis , LCSW

Kristen Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed to practice in North Carolina and Virginia, bringing over 25 years of professional experience to her therapeutic work. As an LCSW she is a graduate-level social worker trained to provide psychotherapy and to help clients access community resources and supports.

She has worked extensively with people facing trauma and abuse, with LGBTQ+ related concerns, and with parenting and family challenges. Kristen approaches each person with respect for their knowledge of their own life, viewing clients as the experts on their stories and highlighting the strengths they already possess. Her aim is to help individuals move past obstacles that interfere with a more satisfying and healthier life.

Kirsten supports clients through the often difficult first steps of change and recovery, offering steady professional guidance while honoring each personâs pace and goals. She focuses on helping people identify practical steps forward, build on personal strengths, and create more fulfilling patterns in relationships and daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kristen Lewis integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the clientâs perspective guides the work and personal strengths are emphasized - it is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and coping with life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep-related issues through practical strategies and skills. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative conversational approach that supports people in exploring their own motivations for change and resolving ambivalence, which can be especially helpful around addictions, behavior change, and readiness to take next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Kristen works collaboratively with clients to determine what methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they consider which techniques will be most helpful and adjust the plan over time.

Online therapy with Kristen can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to access consistent care, manage appointments alongside work and family life, and maintain momentum between sessions.