Teresa Lewis, LCSW

Montana · 20 years in practice

Teresa Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Montana: BBH-LCSW-LIC-614 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1265557375 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Teresa

Teresa Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience. She uses a person-centered approach and practical therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles. Teresa draws on therapies that focus on behavior and values to help people make meaningful changes.

She offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR as options depending on the issue.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to be direct and practical so clients can try new skills between meetings. Her background includes outpatient, intensive outpatient, and psychological inpatient settings. She has also worked as a medical social worker, which supports her work with chronic illness, comorbidity, and caregiver stress.

That experience informs how she approaches complicated health and life challenges. Teresa has worked with people facing addictions and co-occurring disorders for many years. She uses motivational interviewing and other strategies to support behavior change and recovery.

She emphasizes clients' goals and builds treatment plans around what matters most to each person. People can expect a respectful, down-to-earth style that values their autonomy. Teresa recognizes asking for help takes courage and focuses on concrete steps toward better coping, improved relationships, and reduced symptoms.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Teresa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Jealousy
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Teresa names

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Online support

Evidence-informed approaches for online care

Teresa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as part of her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and coping skills. EMDR involves a structured process to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related symptoms, and it is used for trauma, panic, and severe anxiety.

She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when values and living a meaningful life are central goals. ACT helps people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that match their values. Deciding which method to use is a collaborative process - the therapist and client discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjust the plan as needed.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video lets people work face-to-face when interaction matters. Phone calls require less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, between-session support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it practical to get consistent care while balancing work, family, and health demands.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Teresa address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and anger problems, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Teresa uses a person-centered approach and practical therapies such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and EMDR to help people develop skills and make changes that fit their lives.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of clinical experience across outpatient, intensive outpatient, and psychological inpatient settings, plus work as a medical social worker.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Montana and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered online?

Teresa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as online session formats.

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.

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