About me
My name is Jalisa and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over five years of experience providing therapy services. I have worked in a wide range of therapeutic settings to include: inpatient psychiatric hospital (adolescents), residential behavioral treatment facility, a medical hospital (working within a pediatric intensive care unit), as well as within higher education. I have experience working with clients affected by depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma and relationship challenges from individual, group and family work.
The majority of my professional career has been working with youth/adolescents, as well as their families within the home, school, or community setting. I recognize that this can be an extremely challenging time for teens and families, and hope to utilize the skills and techniques learned through my training in the evidence based model of Functional Family Therapy (FFT) to support you.
I do not take it lightly that you have chosen me to support you during what may be a challenging time in your life. My hope is to aid you in living a more empowered and peaceful life!
Should you feel in need of urgent help or that you are in crisis at any time during our work together; please call 1-800-273-TALK 24 hours a day; or 911. This forum does not provide any type of emergency services, so I want to be sure you know who to contact if you need immediate help.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationships
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Caregiver issues and stress , Commitment Issues , Communication problems , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 9
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
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Licensing
NC LCSW C012933
VA LCSW 0904015677
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jalisa Lewis. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
Dr. Lewis is an amazing therapist who has supported me through some rough transitions. I highly recommend, and matter of fact, I have been recommending to several people who also are in need of mental health services. Thank you for everything Dr. Jalisa Lewis!
I have only had one other therapist who could tune into me as well as Jalisa, and both are social workers. That means something. Jalisa KNOWS me and has/is tuning in to me so well which I think helps with her treatment decisions. She's not a "hard ass" to say the least but just that someone can "dial into me" makes me more motivated to do things in a smarter way and to find ways to deal with my *freaked up" life in more effective ways than I have in...well, since I was 5. I'm 53 now. I highly recommend her but you better not all line up and squeeze me out of her care! That is a big joke, please, no offenses.
Jalisa is fantastic—I wish all my friends could have her as an influence in their lives like she is in mine!
Ms. Lewis is a godsend I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better therapist. Talking with her feels like you’re chatting with a best friend. She is so encouraging and validating! I can’t say enough good things about her honestly.
Jalisa is an excellent, skilled LCSW. She is kind and easy to talk to, it was great to have her support during a difficult time in my life. I know that the skills and tools she shared with me to address anxiety are things I will use for many years to come.
Jalisa is a great listener & offers ways in which I need to cope with stress. She identifies & focuses on what I need to work on and makes it very easy for me to open up and share my feelings & issues. I feel a sense of safety emotionally and understanding during our sessions.
Jalisa has been a joy to work with. My partner and I really appreciate her attention to detail, her positive outlook and overall attitude, and her knowledge.
My daughter has had one session with Jalisa Lewis. From the beginning, she felt a good connection. She felt listened to and respected. We are looking forward to having Jalisa Lewis continue her work with our daughter.
She is good at what she does
I enjoy my sessions and feel lighter afterwards. I thank Jalisa for her kind disposition and thoughtfulness during our sessions.