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Edith Lewis-Allen, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Anxiety and Addictions
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- ACT principles
- Trauma support
About Edith
Edith Lewis-Allen is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and relationship concerns. Edith also helps with issues such as self-esteem, grief, anger, and coping with life changes.
She works with people who have experienced sexual assault and those dealing with panic attacks, isolation, or process addictions like gambling or pornography. Many referrals relate to women’s issues, multicultural concerns, and problems tied to prejudice or discrimination.
Edith uses clear, evidence-based methods to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Her toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered techniques. Sessions emphasize practical skills that can be tried between meetings.
She helps people break patterns connected to substance use, impulsivity, and mood instability. Work may include building coping strategies for panic or managing symptoms of bipolar disorder alongside daily routines and stressors.
Edith pays attention to cultural background and how identity affects mental health. That means discussing how prejudice, discrimination, or family expectations influence feelings and relationships.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule an initial appointment. The first meetings typically review current struggles and set short-term goals to guide follow-up sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Edith often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of responding. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can practice concrete skill changes between sessions.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice painful thoughts and still act toward chosen values. That approach is useful for coping with anxiety, grief, and recurring urges tied to addiction.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Edith will review goals and try methods that match a person's needs and preferences. She treats the choice of techniques as collaborative and adjusts based on what helps in real life.
Session formats are not specified in her biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. It also allows for shorter check-ins, more frequent brief sessions, or meetings without arranging travel, which can help maintain consistency while trying new skills.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship issues, and related problems such as panic attacks and self-harm.
How does she work in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical strategies and behavior change using approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered techniques.
How long has she been practicing?
She has six years of professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) based in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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