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Bryana Lewis

Bryana Lewis, LCSW

Florida

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LCSW - Stress and shame concerns

  • Guilt and shame
  • Trauma informed
  • CBT and narrative

About Bryana

Bryana Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with three years of experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.

She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what feels heavy and to sort out the next small steps. Sessions emphasize listening to each person's story and noticing patterns that keep painful feelings active. Bryana draws from Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's perspective and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that can be changed.

Her work also incorporates Narrative Therapy ideas, helping people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. Solution-Focused techniques are used to create practical, short-term goals when clients want immediate direction. These methods are combined in ways that match each person's pace and priorities.

Bryana pays attention to how past wounds, including trauma and abandonment, shape current choices and relationships. She encourages concrete coping strategies for anxiety and grief, and she supports people as they practice clearer communication and healthier boundaries. The focus is on realistic steps someone can take between sessions.

People who value direct conversation and practical tools may find her style helpful. Those interested in starting are asked to use the site's matching flow to set up an initial appointment and to confirm current session options before booking.

How her approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to the person's experience and following the client's lead. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings of guilt, shame, or loss without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking. CBT is often used for anxiety, intrusive self-blame, and behavior patterns that maintain distress.

Deciding which method to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what actually helps. Sessions can shift between deeper narrative work to make sense of personal stories and short-term solution-focused steps when immediate relief is needed.

Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets a person choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that feels better. The therapist will discuss what structure fits the client's schedule, goals, and comfort during the first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCodependencyCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on abandonment, codependency, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her approach mixes Client-Centered listening with practical methods from CBT, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Conversations aim to clarify problems and create small, workable steps forward.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist. That experience has focused on trauma, anxiety, grief, and relationship-related concerns.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FL LCSW). Sessions are provided from that jurisdiction.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with people outside the United States?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up flow.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform. Confirm current session options before booking.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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