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Edith Lewis-Allen

Edith Lewis-Allen, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Healing through culturally aware care

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Drug and alcohol addictionImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

  • Trauma and abuse support
  • Evidence informed methods
  • Multicultural focus

About Edith

Edith Lewis-Allen is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. She focuses on relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, and issues linked to identity and discrimination. Edith pays attention to cultural background and personal history when she meets someone for the first time.

She uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people cope with overwhelming emotions and build skills that work day to day. Sessions aim to reduce symptom intensity, handle triggers, and create practical routines that support recovery. Goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made.

Edith brings six years of clinical experience to her practice and frequently supports people dealing with panic, mood disorders, process addictions, and sexual assault recovery. She also addresses compassion fatigue, workplace strain, and problems tied to substance use or impulsivity. Her focus includes concerns common to women and to clients navigating prejudice and multicultural stressors.

Her style is warm and client-centered. She listens first, then offers tools from approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when these fit the client’s needs. Mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas are used to help people respond differently to distressing thoughts and feelings.

Edith works in English and accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to her availability.

How Edith’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new actions to change mood and behavior; it is often used for panic, mood disorders, and anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and shifting emotional responses in relationships and attachment-related struggles, which can help with intimacy and connection issues.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Edith collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring to sessions. That means plans can change as trust grows and the focus shifts.

Confirm the available session options before booking because formats are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example allowing shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also let someone keep meeting the same therapist when schedules or locations change. Licensed professionals adapt tools like mindfulness exercises, behavioral experiments, and emotion-focused reflections to work in virtual settings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Edith help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns listed in her specialties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm and client-centered, starting with listening and then offering practical skills. She blends acceptance, mindfulness, and behavioral tools to address day-to-day challenges.

What is her clinical background?

She has six years of experience providing mental health care in Florida, working with trauma, mood disorders, panic, addiction, and multicultural issues.

What credentials and location are on record?

She holds a Florida LMHC credential and practices in Florida.

In which languages are sessions available?

Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with clients from other countries.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm the current session format options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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