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Karla Lewis, LPC

Virginia LPC supporting healing and resilience
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Relationship and family
  • Stress and anxiety

About Karla Lewis

Karla Lewis, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with more than 10 years of experience as a therapist, advocate, and educator. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, life transitions, trauma, and ADHD. Her background includes practice in Assertive Community Treatment, Emergency Services, inpatient psychiatric facilities, hospitals, jails, and training law enforcement on responding to mental health crises in the community.

Karla's counseling style is authentic, personable, and interactive, emphasizing respect, dignity, and compassion while acknowledging and celebrating both major and everyday victories. Her clinical approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques, rational emotive behavioral ideas, solution-focused strategies, and reality-oriented counseling. She adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person's specific needs and goals.

Those who choose to work with Karla can expect a therapist who values collaborative work, practical strategies, and strengths-based support. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, which indicates a state-licensed mental health professional trained to provide counseling and psychotherapy. She uses she/her pronouns and focuses on helping people take meaningful steps toward change and greater well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Karla Lewis have?

Karla Lewis has 10 years of experience.

Is Karla Lewis a licensed therapist?

Yes. Karla Lewis holds the credential LPC. Her license details are VA LPC 0701010265.

In which languages does Karla Lewis provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Karla Lewis located?

Karla Lewis is located in Virginia.

How can I work with Karla Lewis as my therapist?

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

Does Karla Lewis work with international clients?

Karla Lewis does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Karla 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.

Could Virtual Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can make a meaningful difference. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One of the primary benefits is flexibility. People can connect with a therapist in the format that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule or to access care from a preferred location.

Each therapist is a licensed professional, and clients typically have the option to change therapists if they want a different match. Online formats can support consistent, practical work toward goals and provide access to a range of therapeutic approaches delivered by trained therapists.

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