Dr. Tammara Lewis
I am Dr. Tammara Lewis, owner of Mariposa Awakening Therapy Services and Clinical Director at Marriage and Family Services in Plantation, Florida. I am a board-certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina, and a Qualified Supervisor in Florida for Registered Mental Health Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist Interns. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional – Level II (CCTP-II) and a Solution-Focused Coach. I hold a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, both from Nova Southeastern University. With over 10 years of experience, I have supported individuals, couples, and families across community mental health, court-ordered treatment, and private practice settings.
Tammara Lewis, owner of Mariposa Awakening Therapy Services and Clinical Director at Marriage and Family Services in Plantation, FL.
First session
During the initial session, we will explore your background and discuss what brought you to therapy. A supportive space is provided to foster healing, growth, and transformation, with the option to share only what feels comfortable. Using an integrative approach, therapy sessions will be tailored to your specific needs as well as your goals for therapy.
Strengths
Having worked a diverse population of clients, I possess the experience, insight, and skills to assist clients with identifying and unraveling the root cause of their issues.
Ideal clients
I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families addressing an array of clinical issues: anxiety, family/relational issues, grief/loss, IPV/DV, PTSD, and trauma to mood disorders and life transitions. Also, as a military veteran, I draw on my experience and understanding when working with veterans and their families.
Treatment methods
Integrative
Combining elements from different theories and approaches help create an individual, unique, and cohesive therapeutic experience.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Helps identify unhealthy thought patterns and processes that contribute to negative behaviors and emotions. Unraveling these patterns will create a new pathway for thinking and improve mental and emotional health outcomes.
Family Therapy
Assists families with identifying patterns in the family system that contributes to various dynamics and behaviors.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Using unconditional positive regard, empathy, and active listening, it offers a supportive space to assist with processing issues.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
Assists client with identifying and using their inner strengths, tools, and resources to achieve their goals and desired outcome.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions1776 N Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL 33322, Suite #208, Ofc 4