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Kristen Lewis

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Kristen Lewis

Colorado

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday life

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  • Direct approachable care
  • Action focused goals
  • Men's wellbeing support

About Kristen

Kristen Lewis is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and men's wellbeing issues. She writes plainly and speaks directly, making space for straightforward conversation and real goals. Kristen aims to be approachable and practical in sessions.

With nine years of experience she draws on talk and action to help people move forward. She encourages clear communication and collaborative goal setting. Kristen often focuses on improving daily routines, coping skills, and emotional awareness so small changes add up.

Her background includes work with the military community and adults across the lifespan. Kristen emphasizes building a safe, honest working relationship as the basis for change. She sees therapy as a partnership where progress is made step by step.

In session she blends several ways of working to match what a person needs. That can mean learning new thinking and behavior skills, practicing emotional regulation, or exploring how attachment patterns shape relationships. She supports practical problem solving around sleep, work stress, caregiving strain, and life transitions.

Clients can expect a direct, warm approach and a focus on actions that fit their life. Kristen balances listening with doable strategies and checks in on what’s working. She invites people to explore barriers and take small steps toward more satisfying daily life.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Kristen uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that focus on actions people can take day to day. ACT helps people clarify personal values and take small steps toward them, even when emotions are difficult. CBT targets unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical skills to change behaviors and reduce anxiety or low mood. She also draws on Attachment-Based ideas that look at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and intimacy. That work often centers on recognizing patterns in relationships and practicing new ways of relating. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristen will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then adapt methods as the work unfolds. She treats therapeutic style as flexible rather than fixed and checks in regularly to see what is helping. For online sessions please confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people practice skills in their everyday environment and quickly follow up on between-session tasks.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

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 approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Florida, Wyoming, Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kristen help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, grief, trauma, and many everyday struggles including ADHD and men's issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is direct and approachable, combining conversation with practical action. She focuses on clear communication and collaborative goal setting.

What is her professional background?

Kristen has nine years of clinical experience and has worked with the military community and adults of all ages.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from Colorado while maintaining licenses in Colorado and other previously listed states.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

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 her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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