Tamara Lewis
My name is Tamara S. Lewis, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working in the Behavioral Health Field for over 15 years and in Private Practice for the last 10 years I work with couples who struggle with communication, conflict management and intimacy issues. I work with individuals who struggle with depression and anxiety
My greatest strength as a therapist is my ability to create a warm, welcoming and safe environment in which a person can show up authentically and not worry about being judged!
I am a transformative therapist. I teach individuals and couples the tools necessary to transform their lives and relationships in a way that is meaningful for them. I teach skills that clients are able to utilize outside of the therapy space to manage day to day life events long after therapy has ended. I take great pride in the progress and success of my clients and look forward to helping you.
First session
In our first session we will start with brief introductions and a quick review of the intake practice paperwork. I will complete an assessment so that I can get a better understanding of who you are and what your are looking to gain from therapy so that we can determine the best course of action together.
Strengths
My greatest strength as a therapist is my ability to create a warm, welcoming and safe environment in which a person can show up authentically and not worry about being judged! I am a safe place.
Ideal clients
I work with couples who are motivated to see change in their relationships and are willing to break free of the cycle that is keeping them stuck in poor communication, lack of friendship, and lack of intimacy. Clients must be willing to lean into the process, they must be willing to do the work in session and outside of sessions.
Treatment methods
Gottman method
I have been using the Gottman Method for the past 7yrs to work with couples who struggle with intimacy, communication and conflict management. This method has allowed couples to gain the skills they need to build a sense of connectedness, intimacy, effective communication and conflict management.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients challenge their reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety and depression. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious, depressed and stressed life.
EMDR
I use EMDR to help my clients heal from trauma and other distressing life experiences. Through EMDR clients reprocess traumatic events in order to decrease or eliminate distressing emotions.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions201 E Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108, 300A
Identifies as
Black / African American
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Couples Counseling
Doesn't specialize in
Family Conflict
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Licensed in
IllinoisLicense 149017858