- Compassionate listening
- Goal oriented tools
- Practical strategies
About Lewis
Lewis Smith is a licensed professional counselor with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and difficult family situations. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through painful experiences and figure out practical next steps.
He works in a straightforward, person-centered way. That means listening first, then shaping sessions around each person's needs. Lewis uses clear tools and exercises to address problems like low self-esteem, panic, workplace stress, and communication breakdowns.
Over his career he has helped people manage grief, anger, and major life changes. He also supports those facing issues such as codependency, ADHD, chronic illness, and caregiving strain. Sessions often combine short-term strategies with longer-term reflection to build emotional strength.
Lewis draws on approaches that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. He tailors these approaches rather than following a fixed formula. Clients set goals and steer the pace of change.
He practices in the District of Columbia and works with people from diverse backgrounds. Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on his availability.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. In practice that means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps clients notice what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches clear skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often uses short exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and handle stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and work through strong emotions to improve how they relate to themselves and others; it can be useful for grief, intimacy struggles, and attachment concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and when to adjust the plan, making the work a collaborative effort.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow check-ins during a work break, or reduce travel time. They also let the therapist assign short CBT exercises or motivational tasks to do between meetings, helping clients practice skills in everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lewis address in therapy?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and codependency among other topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered, collaborative style that combines practical exercises with reflective work. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on small, achievable steps.
What is his background and experience?
He has 25 years of experience working with people facing complex life challenges, including family and workplace stress, trauma, and addiction.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a DC LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor in the District of Columbia, and practices in the District of Columbia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the therapist before you book.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.