- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship strain
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Alissa
Alissa Lewis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Louisiana with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and isolation.
Alissa uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify personal values and build flexible coping, and Mindfulness practices to calm the body and mind.
Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and on small, practical steps that can be tried between meetings. People can expect work on communication skills, boundaries, and coping strategies for strong emotions. Alissa includes skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when problems with impulsivity or intense emotion are present.
She frames therapy as a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is reviewed regularly. Her background includes a range of clinical settings, which informs a flexible approach to common life stressors and relational difficulties.
Alissa provides services in English from her Louisiana practice. To begin, people use the site's matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online approaches and how they fit daily life
Alissa often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when anxiety is present. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce avoidance and build confidence.She also uses Client-Centered principles to keep the sessions collaborative and focused on the person's goals. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work; the therapist and client review what helps and adjust the approach together based on needs and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for follow-up check-ins that reinforce skills learned in sessions. For some people, brief phone check-ins or video meetings can be more practical on a workday, while others prefer a longer scheduled appointment to focus on skills practice.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Maine, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression, along with related issues like attachment and isolation.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT skills, and mindfulness to focus on present problems and learn new coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a clinician working in multiple treatment settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Louisiana.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.