Alissa Lewis , LMFT

Alissa Lewis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Louisiana with seven years of clinical experience. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a range of settings including outpatient mental health clinics, schools, residential facilities, and in-home services. Her work centers on creating an environment that supports personal growth, practical guidance, and sustained emotional support for each person she sees.

Alissa’s areas of focus include trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family concerns, and grief. She also supports clients facing issues such as abandonment and attachment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication and control difficulties, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose and midlife change. Her therapeutic approach is holistic and emphasizes the connection between mind and body while drawing on evidence-informed models including Mindfulness Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

As an LMFT - a licensed professional trained to work with individuals, couples, and families - she aims to tailor treatment to each client’s needs and goals. Outside of clinical work, Alissa values self-care and enjoys spending time with family, outdoor activities, reading, traveling, and playing with her two Labrador retrievers. She approaches therapy as a collaborative journey, accompanying clients as they take steps toward meaningful change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Alissa integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work to help clients clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take meaningful action toward a life that matters to them. ACT is frequently used for anxiety, depression, and persistent stress where shifting relationship to inner experiences matters.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach she uses; it focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. CBT is effective for anxiety, mood concerns, and many common life challenges.

Mindfulness Therapy complements these models by cultivating present-moment awareness and gentle self-observation, which can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation across a range of concerns including trauma and chronic stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Alissa works with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts interventions as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and additional support can be provided through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from a convenient location.