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Kristen Lewis, LCSW, CSW

Licensed social worker for stress and relationships
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship and intimacy
  • Military community experience

About Kristen Lewis

Kristen Lewis is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of professional experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem struggles, depression, and family challenges. She holds LCSW and CSW clinical social work credentials - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices with a direct, approachable style that emphasizes meaningful connection and collaborative problem solving.

Kristen has substantial experience working with the military community as well as adults across the lifespan, helping clients improve communication, set and pursue shared goals, and address trauma, grief, caregiver stress, sleep difficulties, anger, and career transitions. Her work blends thoughtful conversation with practical action so clients can explore what stands in the way of feeling more satisfied and mentally healthy in day-to-day life.

She values safe, trusting relationships as the foundation for growth and discovery and partners with clients through both the hard and hopeful moments of change. Kristen centers collaboration in therapy, inviting clients to define goals and take steps together toward greater well-being. She appreciates when people reach out for support and honors the courage it takes to begin the work.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kristen Lewis have?

Kristen Lewis has nine years of professional experience as a social worker and therapist.

Is Kristen Lewis a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds LCSW and CSW clinical social work credentials. License details include CO LCSW CSW.09931599 and FL LCSW SW23717.

In which languages does Kristen Lewis provide therapy?

Kristen provides therapy in English.

Where is Kristen Lewis located?

Kristen is located in Colorado.

How can I work with Kristen Lewis as my therapist?

You can work with Kristen Lewis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kristen Lewis work with international clients?

Kristen Lewis does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kristen Lewis cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online



Kristen draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then identify personal values and take meaningful actions - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop from early connections and helps clients build healthier ways of connecting and communicating, which is often helpful for relationship challenges, intimacy issues, and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristen collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy remains responsive and practical.

Online sessions offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives - video calls recreate face-to-face conversation, phone sessions provide an audio-only option, and live chat or text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins or ongoing communication between sessions. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while accommodating work schedules, family responsibilities, and mobility needs.

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