Ayana Lewis
LCSW, CSW
Compassionate therapist focusing on practical change
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- Client-centered approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- Goal focused work
About Ayana
Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices. She helps clients notice unhelpful thought patterns, build coping skills, and set small goals that lead to change. Sessions often include grounding exercises and strategies to challenge limiting beliefs.
Ayana has three years of clinical experience. That background informs how she works with concerns like depression, relationship stress, and grief. She also addresses issues such as self-esteem, intimacy-related struggles, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
Clients can expect conversations that focus on clear problems and usable solutions. Ayana uses elements of Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy when helpful to support motivation and track progress. Her work emphasizes practical exercises and simple tools that fit into daily life.
Sessions are conducted in English and tailored to the client’s goals. People interested in starting are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Georgia, Texas
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an open, accepting conversation where the person’s goals lead the work. It helps people clarify what matters most and feel heard while they try different coping strategies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems stuck, then uses exercises and small experiments to test new ways of responding. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple grounding and present-moment practices to reduce reactivity and ease strong emotions.Deciding which method fits best is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches based on current needs, goals, and personal preferences. That may mean trying mindfulness and CBT tools first, then adding solution-focused steps for short-term goals.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during a lunch hour or between commitments. It can also let people use shorter check-ins when needed, practice grounding exercises in real time, and bring worksheets or thought records directly into a session for review.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Georgia
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Georgia)
- LCSW · No. CSW005788
- License (Texas)
- LCSW · No. 56361
- NPI
- 1780162578
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy-related challenges, grief, parenting strain, and related issues like self-esteem and body image.
What is her general therapy style?
The style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, practicing grounding and mindfulness, and building small, achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a social worker and therapist in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s listed availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.