Teretha Lewis
Hello! My name is Teretha Lewis and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist in the Chicagoland area. I completed my Master of Social Work Degree with a specialization in Mental Health from Loyola University Chicago. For most of my career I have worked in various settings with the therapeutic community with individuals who have experienced trauma and are struggling to manage their daily lives. I specialize in treatment of children/adolescents, adults, and families struggling with Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Behavioral Issues, Sexualized Behavior Problems and PTSD. In my work my goal is to assist my clients to develop greater insight and effective strategies to manage stressful and distressing situations in their lives. Because no single treatment is suited for all, I tailor sessions with each client's unique style and needs. I believe therapy can be one of the most healing technique for someone to overcome challenges in their lives.
For most of my career I have worked in various settings with the therapeutic community with individuals who have experienced trauma and are struggling to manage their daily lives.
First session
In our first session together I begin by telling the client a little bit about me and my years of experience and find out why you are seeking therapy. Clients can expect to take away from their first session, the mode of treatment I will be utilizing and beginning to understand and develop insight into some of the stressors in their lives. We will find tools that work best with each unique situation. As we find the tools that work best for you, I may gently push you past the discomfort that sometimes arises in therapy.
Strengths
I believe my biggest strength is my ability to connect with my clients. My counseling style is warm and interactive that provides my clients with a warm, empathetic , non-judgmental safe space to speak about the daily challenges where they can truly be themselves.
Ideal clients
I love working with all clients. I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I believe you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming the issues that challenge you. I work with all of my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for many years in private practice as well as in other settings. I have assisted many clients learn to challenge their cognitive distortions and learn how to challenge their irrational thoughts with reality. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy it allows the client to recognize hour their thoughts, feelings and behaviors influence each other. Using this realization it allows me to assist the client in changing their thinking pattern and feel less anxious.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have been using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in my practice for approximately 2 years. I have helped dozen's of clients learn to regulate their emotions. Emotional dysregulation has been linked to a variety of mental health problems stemming from patterns of instability in emotion regulation, impulse control, interpersonal relationships, and self image. DBT skills training assist the client in changing their behavior, emotional thinking and interpersonal patterns.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
IllinoisLicense 149016317