- Client-centered work
- CBT strategies
- Narrative approaches
About Kristen
Kristen Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and Virginia with 25 years of professional experience. She works with adults who face trauma, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, anger, and other life stresses. Kristen emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own stories and that therapy builds on existing strengths.
She uses a few different ways of working depending on what each person needs. That can include client-centered listening, practical cognitive strategies, and conversation-based approaches that look at personal stories and patterns. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps you can try between meetings.
Kristen has a long background in supporting people with LGBTQ+ related issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. She also addresses addictions, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, career worries, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her work includes helping people process difficult life events like divorce, caregiving strain, or loss.
In the room she talks through what’s causing daily frustration and helps identify workable changes. She leans toward straightforward, collaborative planning rather than long theoretical discussion. Her aim is to help clients notice patterns, practice different responses, and reduce the things that make anger and stress feel out of control.
Kristen asks people to begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can outline goals and decide next steps. She works in English and practices within North Carolina and Virginia licensure.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kristen commonly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing in her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and helping people make sense of their own story, which fits online sessions where conversation and reflection are central. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and gives specific exercises to try between sessions, which often translates well to remote work. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and can be used to address addictions, procrastination, or resistance to new habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kristen will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and the kinds of steps that feel doable. She collaborates on a plan and adjusts methods if something isn’t helping to reach those goals.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins, or avoid travel time. Others prefer formats that reduce bandwidth or do not require video. Talk with Kristen during the initial scheduling step to choose options that fit your schedule and needs.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger as part of broader concerns such as trauma, relationship conflict, parenting stress, workplace frustration, and grief.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered listening combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and narrative discussion to identify patterns and practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on issues including trauma, LGBT concerns, parenting, and addictions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in North Carolina and Virginia and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients; services are provided within the United States under her current licensure.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific rates depend on the client location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session to set goals.