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Ayana Lewis, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
LCSW - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused work
About Ayana
Ayana Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three years of experience based in Georgia. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and related areas such as self-esteem and parenting. Ayana works with people who feel stuck and want practical ways to move forward.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered methods and mindfulness. She uses short-term problem solving alongside practices that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions often include goal-setting and steps to test new behaviors between meetings.
Ayana also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help clients clarify values and take actionable steps. These methods support people coping with life changes, grief, compassion fatigue, and mood variations including seasonal affective disorder.
She addresses topics that include body image, communication and control issues, commitment and jealousy, forgiveness, and questions of life purpose. Ayana lists work with LGBT concerns, women’s issues, young adult issues, and HIV/AIDS among her focus areas.
Ayana frames therapy as a collaborative process that emphasizes noticing patterns, trying brief experiments, and building practical coping skills. Sessions center on what clients want to change and on steps that fit into everyday life.
How CBT, client-centered, and mindfulness approaches work online
Ayana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to plan small behavioral experiments. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps, tracking thoughts and testing new responses for issues like anxiety, mood challenges, and relationship patterns.She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the client’s goals and perspective. Those sessions concentrate on listening and helping the person name what matters most, then setting practical goals that reflect their values.
Mindfulness practices are offered as brief exercises to improve grounding and present-moment awareness. These practices can help with stress management, emotional regulation, and noticing when old habits reappear.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals and preferences. This collaborative process may adjust plans as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use practices between sessions in their daily routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, parenting, grief, compassion fatigue, and related areas listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Sessions include structured steps and practical homework to try different behaviors between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Clinical Social Worker credential noted in her profile.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW credentials in Georgia and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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