It can be difficult to come to therapy and even more challenging to find the right therapist. I am happy that you are taking the step to find a good fit. I graduated with my master's in clinical mental health counseling from Johns Hopkins University. I have been working in the Substance abuse and mental health field for about 7 years now. My goal is to make my clients feel comfortable. It is hard to open up to someone new especially when you are doing most of the talking. My focus is on allowing you to comfortably open up and explore the areas of life that may be a challenge. My specialties include Substance abuse, Depression, anxiety, and grief therapy. We as people are often too hard on ourselves. It is so easy to find the good in others while we struggle to find the good in ourselves. I like to help clients find the positive and strengths within themselves, while challenging areas such as negative self-talk. My ultimate goal as a clinician is to create a positive, open space to allow clients to process areas of difficulty safely. I want to create the opportunity for clients to learn how to navigate thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that upon discharge they will be able to use the skills learned in therapy to continue to grow.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Clients can expect for me to meet them where they are. I want to get to know you. I want to know your needs so I can understand how to best help you through whatever you are going through.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My areas of strength include Substance abuse, Complex grief, depression and anxiety. As someone who can understand the complications of substance abuse, clients often feel comfortable expressing their difficulty with addiction. I am also able to refer clients to local IOP and OP programs. Complex grief is something that many people experience and have trouble navigating. As someone who has experienced multiple losses, I can relate and recommend ways to help clients find themselves again.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

African American clients, LGBTQ, Clients with depression, anxiety and complex grief

About Kristen Lewis