- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness skills
About Alissa
Alissa Lewis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Louisiana with seven years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, men's issues, and midlife transitions.
Alissa uses a mix of practical approaches in sessions. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking. She brings in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful steps. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation.
Sessions are conversational and skill-based. She practices elements of Client-Centered Therapy by listening closely and reflecting what matters most. In the room she helps people name difficult feelings, test new ways of responding, and try small behaviors that fit their goals.
Her background includes work across outpatient clinics, schools, residential settings, and in-home services. That range shapes how she frames treatment - practical steps that work in daily life. She aims to support people coping with long-standing shame or recent mistakes by focusing on what can be changed now.
Outside work she spends time with family, enjoys outdoor activities, reading, travel, and her two Labrador dogs. She follows New England sports teams and brings a calm, direct style to clinical work.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters and take small actions that align with those values. Online sessions can focus on identifying values and setting doable steps to practice between meetings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep distress going. In remote sessions, CBT includes tracking thoughts, trying behavioral experiments, and reviewing results together to adjust plans.
Mindfulness therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. These skills can be coached in a session and then practiced during daily routines to notice changes over time.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made or new concerns appear.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote work helpful because it lets them schedule shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or practice skills at home between appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt worksheets, behavioral assignments, and mindfulness exercises to fit a client's routine without promising particular outcomes.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Maine, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns. These issues are listed among her focus areas.
How would she approach feelings of guilt from past mistakes?
Her approach combines CBT to notice unhelpful thoughts and ACT to clarify values and next steps. She also uses mindfulness and DBT skills to manage intense emotions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with seven years of practice experience. Her work has included clinics, schools, residential programs, and in-home services.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LMFT credentials and practices in Louisiana. The profile lists ME LMFT and LA LMFT as credential details.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the booking system before scheduling.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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