Jalisa Lewis , LCSW

Jalisa Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. She also supports parents, caregivers, and people facing grief, intimacy questions, anger, and self-esteem struggles. Jalisa brings nine years of clinical experience and centers her work on the person in front of her.

Her style is client-centered and strengths-focused. She believes people are the experts on their own lives and works alongside them to set goals and make changes. Sessions tend to be direct and practical, emphasizing small steps that add up over time.

Jalisa uses a mix of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing. She draws from these methods to help clients notice thoughts and behaviors, build coping skills, and process difficult memories when needed.

Her background includes practice in inpatient psychiatric care, residential behavioral treatment, pediatric intensive care within a medical hospital, and college settings. Those experiences shaped her ability to work with intense emotions and complex life problems.

Jalisa has a particular interest in women's issues, racial equality, and multicultural concerns. She offers therapy from North Carolina and works with people who prefer sessions in English. Her aim is to help people find clearer direction and a greater sense of agency in their daily lives.

How her approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and identify values to guide action; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that cause distress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity when trauma is a central concern.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the person's life and needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and do longer therapeutic work. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is low or for a focused check-in. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter, frequent check-ins and can fit into busy schedules. These options help people access ongoing support without rearranging as much of their day.