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Kristi Lewis

Therapist · Florida

Calm, practical support for real life

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Kristi Lewis
Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida · MH20999
NPI
1144957929
Experience
14 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida
  • Skills focused
  • Goal oriented
  • English only

About Kristi

Kristi Lewis is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of experience. She helps adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and grief. Her work centers on practical steps that people can use day to day. She aims to make therapy feel straightforward and doable for someone juggling family and work demands.

Kristi draws on clear, goal-oriented tools to help people manage stress and strong emotions. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach coping skills and improve mood. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy guide short-term goals and build momentum for change.

Sessions tend to focus on skills practice, problem solving, and real-world application. She helps people strengthen communication, navigate difficult life transitions, and address patterns like codependency and substance use. In sessions she emphasizes small, measurable steps that fit into daily life.

People often come for help with workplace stress, caregiver strain, or feelings of emptiness and shame. Kristi also supports those facing domestic violence, divorce, dissociation, or impulsivity by helping them find stabilizing strategies. She approaches each person with respect and steady guidance.

If you decide to reach out, the process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and Kristi provides care in English in Florida.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Kristi uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. This approach involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing clearer, more helpful responses to reduce anxiety and depression.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques are practical and focus on handling intense emotions and improving communication during conflict.

Finding the right method is part of the process. Kristi will work collaboratively to choose approaches that match a person's goals and preferences. She checks in about what helps and adjusts strategies as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy useful for fitting sessions into busy schedules, keeping to short check-ins when needed, or avoiding travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to practice skills between appointments and to maintain consistent momentum toward goals.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addictions. Additional focus areas include codependency, communication issues, caregiver stress, and related concerns.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The approach is practical and skills based, with an emphasis on short-term goals and tools to use between sessions. Therapy focuses on clear steps for managing emotions and everyday challenges.

What experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, addiction, and interpersonal problems.

What credentials and location apply to this clinician?

She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida and holds the FL LMHC credential as listed.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before scheduling.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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