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Gayle J. Lewis
M.A.T., MSW, LSW
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I am a Licensed Social Worker. My deepest passion is to help people heal from past experiences that have hindered growth and help lead them into a sense of well-being in the present. I do this by taking a person-centered approach, listening with empathy and unconditional positive regard, while focusing on my client’s strengths and desires, as a pathway towards healing and growth.
I specialize in supporting children with the challenges associated with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, foster care placement, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotion regulation, suicidal ideation, anger management, relationships and academics. In addition, with my background as a Licensed Dietitian and my continued passion for physical and mental health, I have helped adult clients address some of the psychosocial aspects of weight loss including habit formation, mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and stress-management. Whatever your current family challenges are, I look forward to partnering with you as you take steps towards discovery, healing, and growth.
Some of the counseling modalities I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Meditation, Mindfulness, Yoga, Solution-Focused Therapy, Self-Compassion, Aspects of Life Coaching, and Play Therapy. It is my honor to partner with you as you seek a pathway toward mental wellness.
Specialties & Expertise
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ADHD
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Anger Management
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Anxiety
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Behavioral Issues
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Child
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Coping Skills
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Depression
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Divorce
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Eating Disorders
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Grief
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Life Coaching
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Life Transitions
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Marital and Premarital
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Mood Disorders
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Obesity
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Parenting
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Peer Relationships
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Relationship Issues
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School Issues
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Self Esteem
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Stress
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Weight Loss
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Women's Issues
Types of Therapy
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Coaching
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
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Compassion Focused
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Culturally Sensitive
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Humanistic
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Interpersonal
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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Motivational Interviewing
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Person-Centered
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Play Therapy
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Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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Strength-Based
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Trauma Focused
​Age
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Elders (65+)
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Adults
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Teen
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Preteen
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Children (6 to 10)