Kristen Lewis

Kristen Lewis is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and major life transitions. She uses clear, direct communication and aims to make conversations feel straightforward and useful. Kristen values a down-to-earth approach that balances listening with practical next steps. With nine years of clinical experience, Kristen draws on several therapy methods to meet different needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful patterns and act on their values. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas shape how she builds a trusting working relationship. Kristen has worked with adults across a range of life situations and has a history of supporting people connected to the military community. She describes herself as approachable and focused on collaborative goal-setting. Her style blends conversation with action so clients leave sessions with clear ideas to try between meetings. She also addresses areas like grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, codependency, and workplace or first-responder strain. Kristen helps people talk through issues such as sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and navigating separation or divorce. When relevant, she includes skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help with emotional regulation. Kristen holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado. She works in English and aims to support people who are ready to make concrete changes in daily life.

How her approaches guide online work

Kristen commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose small actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns from close relationships and building more secure ways of relating, which is helpful for intimacy and communication concerns.

Finding the right method is part of the process. Kristen will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. Sessions are collaborative, with the therapist and client checking in and adjusting tools over time so the approach stays useful and practical.

Confirm session formats before booking to learn what this therapist currently offers. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from the equation. It can also let people use skills practice between meetings and keep momentum on goals when life gets hectic.