Kristi Lewis, LMHC

Kristi Lewis is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction. Her practice focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more capable.

She helps clients manage stress and navigate big life changes. Sessions often include clear strategies for coping, improving communication, and reducing overwhelming emotions. The goal is to build skills that fit into everyday life rather than rely on abstract ideas.

Kristi uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside motivational and solution-focused work. That means she helps people identify unhelpful thinking, practice new behaviors, and keep momentum toward small goals. She breaks larger problems into manageable steps so progress is easier to notice.

Her background includes addressing complicated situations like substance use, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, caregiver strain, and strong feelings of emptiness or shame. She also supports people dealing with personality-related patterns, impulsivity, dissociation, and communication problems. Work together focuses on coping and forward movement, not labels.

People who choose Kristi tend to want straightforward guidance, skills practice, and an emphasis on practical problem solving. She aims to create a respectful space to talk through painful experiences and build new ways of handling life’s stresses.

Approaches that work online and in session

Kristi commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood. DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, then suggest a plan that blends methods as needed. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what actually helps each person make progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, homework prompts, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.