Kristen Lewis

Kristen Lewis is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. She works with adults who are facing relationship or intimacy concerns, career strain, grief, or life changes. Kristen uses straightforward conversation and practical steps to help people move forward.

She describes herself as direct and approachable. Sessions focus on understanding what gets in the way of daily wellbeing and building small, doable changes. Kristen emphasizes clear communication skills and attention to patterns that keep problems stuck, such as avoidance or unhelpful thinking.

Her work draws on several evidence-informed approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift thinking patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and committed action. Attachment-based ideas guide how people relate to others and to themselves.

Kristen has worked with the military community and adults across the lifespan, and she brings that practical experience into sessions. She pairs talk with goal-setting so progress feels measurable. Clients collaborate on plans that match their daily routines and obligations.

Kristen holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from Colorado. She invites people to start by naming a small goal and taking one concrete step toward it. The first conversations are aimed at figuring out what will help most right now.

Online approaches that focus on action and emotion skills

Kristen commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are hard. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns of relating affect current relationships and helps people shift how they connect with others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies to change behavior and mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. From that conversation she helps shape a plan that fits the person’s needs and pace rather than imposing a single method.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions around work, caregiving, and daily demands. It also lets people use shorter check-ins when needed, focus on skill practice between meetings, and keep therapy consistent during life transitions.