Therapist profile
Edith Lewis-Allen, LMHC
Licensed mental health counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- ACT and CBT methods
- Trauma and grief support
- Addiction and impulse work
About Edith
Edith Lewis-Allen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, and parenting and family concerns. Sessions are delivered in English and she accepts international clients.
Edith uses clear, practical methods to help people manage overwhelming feelings and rebuild routines. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and on acceptance-based strategies to reduce struggle with painful emotions. She also uses emotion-focused work to address difficult relationship patterns and DBT skills for emotion regulation and impulse control.
Her work often involves short-term goals like reducing panic attacks, interrupting addictive behaviors, and improving day-to-day functioning. She also supports longer-term work such as processing trauma, coping with prejudice or discrimination, and addressing mood disorders. Conversations are straightforward and paced to fit what a person can handle.
Edith pays attention to cultural background and how it shapes stress, identity, and coping. She notes women's issues, survivors of sexual assault, and multicultural concerns among areas she focuses on. That perspective shapes how she plans sessions and suggests strategies.
Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button. Confirm current session formats before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Edith uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them. ACT often focuses on values-based actions, which can help when life at home feels overwhelming or directionless.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change patterns of thinking that increase anxiety, depression, or impulsive behavior. CBT offers concrete tools for shifting day-to-day reactions and managing symptoms like panic or low mood.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Edith will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try first. That plan can change as needs evolve.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use skills learned in therapy in real-life settings between sessions, which some clients find helpful.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address for parents and adult children?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and family-related concerns that affect adults at home.
How would she approach conflict with a partner or parent?
Edith combines emotion-focused work with practical skills from CBT and DBT to help people notice patterns, communicate more clearly, and manage strong emotions.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with six years of experience working with mood disorders, trauma, and addiction.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an FL LMHC credential and is based in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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