About Teresa
Teresa Lewis is an LCSW with twenty years of clinical experience. She takes a person-centered approach that aims to give people respect and choice as they talk through hard problems. Teresa often helps clients who are struggling with sleep issues alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, and addictions.
She trained in social work in Montana and has worked across outpatient, intensive outpatient, and inpatient psychological settings. That variety shaped her comfort with complex, co-occurring concerns such as chronic illness combined with mood or substance use challenges.
Teresa uses practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. She combines cognitive behavioral techniques with Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies to help people manage strong emotions and change behaviors that get in the way of rest and daily functioning.
She also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, for people with anxiety, panic, PTSD, or trauma who want a trauma-focused option. Motivational interviewing and rational emotive behavioral techniques are part of her toolbox when addressing addiction and co-occurring disorders.
Teresa centers each person’s goals when planning therapy and adjusts the work to match what matters most. She understands that reaching out can feel difficult and aims to make the process straightforward and respectful for those seeking help.
Online approaches that support better sleep and coping
Teresa commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT emphasizes identifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values, which can reduce avoidance and improve daily routines that support rest. CBT focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and it can help with insomnia, anxiety, and mood symptoms by teaching practical sleep-related strategies.She also brings Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills into sessions to help people handle intense emotions and reduce behaviors that interfere with sleep and relationships. DBT skills include emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to make day-to-day life steadier.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time if something isn’t working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can help fit care into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can guide practical homework, sleep routines, and coping skills that are useful between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Teresa help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and sleep problems among other concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is person-centered and collaborative, using practical techniques drawn from cognitive and mindfulness-based therapies.
How many years has she practiced clinically?
Teresa has about 20 years of clinical experience across outpatient, intensive outpatient, and inpatient settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, based in Montana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.