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Kristen Lewis

Kristen Lewis, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Colorado

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

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9 years of experience listed

LCSW, CSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Direct and approachable
  • Action-focused goals
  • Values-based work

About Kristen

Kristen Lewis is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, and depression. She brings nine years of clinical experience to sessions and aims to be direct and approachable. Kristen emphasizes clear communication and practical steps alongside conversation so people can move toward daily life that feels more manageable and meaningful.

She describes therapy as a partnership. Kristen uses talk and action together to identify what gets in the way of feeling mentally healthy. She listens for patterns in relationships, attachment, and behavior, then works with clients to set small, achievable goals. Her approach values honesty and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Kristen draws from several therapy styles to match each person’s needs. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thinking. She also integrates acceptance and commitment ideas to help people live by their values. Attachment-based and client-centered work shape how she builds trust and focuses the sessions.

Her background includes work with military-connected adults and a wide range of life concerns such as grief, trauma, caregiver stress, chronic illness, ADHD, and career challenges. Kristen often supports people coping with life changes, burnout, or feelings of emptiness.

Kristen holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and the CSW credential. She is based in Colorado and conducts therapy in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. It can help when stress, anxiety, or low self-esteem make everyday life feel scattered. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or sleep problems. It is practical and goal-oriented. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect trust, communication, and intimacy; it can be useful for relationship concerns and feelings of emptiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, daily challenges, and preferences, then suggest ways of working together. The plan may mix approaches so the work fits what the person needs in the moment and over time.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to work around caregiving, shift work, or other time constraints by offering more flexible timing. Licensed professionals will collaborate to tailor session length and focus so therapy supports real-life changes without demanding extra time.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Florida, Wyoming, Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristen commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, trauma and grief, and related struggles such as caregiver stress and burnout.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is direct and approachable, blending conversation with practical steps and goal-setting. Sessions focus on both understanding patterns and trying small changes between meetings.

What is her clinical background?

She has nine years of professional experience and a history of working with military-connected adults and people across a range of life stages and challenges.

Which credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is based in Colorado with licensure noted in other states in her background materials.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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