Profile / United States
Renee Lewis, LMFT
California
LMFT in California - Relationships and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Communication problems
- Sleep and focus
About Renee
Renee Lewis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 42 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, attention and focus concerns, anxiety, stress, and grief. She also addresses sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar mood issues, and compassion fatigue.
Over her career she has helped clients navigate communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, infidelity, and post-traumatic stress. She also has experience with seasonal affective disorder and women’s issues as they affect everyday functioning and work life. Renee uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as one of the main approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.
Her approach is practical and focused on specific problems. Sessions typically involve identifying thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going, testing different responses, and practicing skills between meetings. She aims to be direct and clear about steps a person can try to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines.
Renee adapts the pace to what each person needs. She talks through concrete coping strategies for sleep, concentration, and managing intense emotions. She also offers help with communication skills for those facing relationship strain or workplace issues.
People who want structured, task-oriented work and clear techniques may find this approach useful. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details so they match your needs.
How CBT and structured work translate to online sessions
Renee lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a main approach. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related issues because it breaks problems into clear steps and skills.Her style emphasizes practical exercises and brief skill practice. That means sessions often include reviewing recent challenges, trying new responses during the week, and setting small behavioral experiments to track what changes. She and the client decide together which techniques suit the person’s goals and daily life needs.
The exact session formats are not detailed here, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so appointments fall between work or family obligations. Therapists generally work with clients to choose formats and schedules that match goals and preferences while keeping sessions focused and task-oriented.
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Experience
42+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD-related concentration and focus, anxiety, stress, grief, sleep problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, try alternative responses, and practice new skills between sessions.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 42 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns including trauma, relationship breakdown, and workplace stress.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and bases her practice in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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