Teresa Lewis, LCSW

Teresa Lewis earned a bachelor of social work from the University of Montana in 1996 and became an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - in 2003. She brings over 20 years of clinical experience working with people across the lifespan in outpatient, intensive outpatient, and psychological inpatient settings.

Her background includes work as a medical social worker, which supports her ability to address co-occurring medical and behavioral health concerns. Teresa practices from a person-centered stance that emphasizes respect for client autonomy and collaboration in setting therapeutic goals.

She is well versed in cognitive behavioral approaches and related therapies, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Teresa also provides EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - for individuals experiencing anxiety, panic, PTSD, or trauma, and she incorporates motivational interviewing and rational emotive behavioral techniques as indicated.

Teresa has substantial experience treating addictions and the co-occurring disorders that often accompany them. She focuses on the client s goals as the foundation of therapy and recognizes the courage it takes to seek help. Her practice is geared toward working collaboratively with clients to address the challenges they bring to therapy.