Teresa Lewis , LCSW

Teresa Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Montana with 20 years of clinical experience. She earned a bachelor of social work from the University of Montana in 1996 and obtained her LCSW license in 2003 - the LCSW credential identifies a clinician qualified to provide clinical psychotherapy and social work services.

Over her career she has worked across outpatient, intensive outpatient, and psychological inpatient settings, and has served as a medical social worker. That medical social work experience strengthens her ability to support clients facing comorbid medical conditions while addressing emotional and behavioral concerns.

Her practice emphasizes a person-centered approach that respects client autonomy and places individual goals at the center of care. She is well versed in cognitive behavioral therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and she offers EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - for clients coping with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or panic.

Teresa also integrates motivational interviewing and rational emotive behavioral techniques and has extensive experience working with addictions and co-occurring disorders. She focuses on collaboration, meeting people where they are, and building treatment around the goals that matter most to each client.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Teresa Lewis incorporates evidence-informed approaches to support a wide range of concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values, build psychological flexibility, and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is offered for those who have experienced trauma, panic, or PTSD and uses structured processing techniques to reduce distress linked to traumatic memories.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Teresa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time so the work fits the client rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and different communication preferences. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access care from home or work, and maintain continuity when in-person visits are difficult.