Services
Therapy
The Process
Families can reach out to Dr. Lewis for a free 15-minute consultation through phone or email. The consultation is intended for families to provide their current concerns and decide whether they want to pursue treatment with Dr. Lewis. If families choose to look elsewhere for services, Dr. Lewis will provide appropriate referrals. Following the consultation, families can schedule a time for therapy sessions (offered via telehealth or in-person). In-person services are preferred for children under 10 years of age and for children who are ‘high-risk.’ Sessions are typically weekly and are billed at an hourly rate. Dr. Lewis is an out-of-network provider.
Dr. Lewis encourages ‘high-risk’ children (e.g., those who are suicidal or engage in self-harm behaviors) to attend sessions weekly. The first session is used for the intake and treatment planning. The intake portion is an opportunity for families to share current concerns, as well as background information (e.g., family history, medical history, treatment history, etc.).
The treatment planning portion of the session is used to develop goals and discuss how to effectively reach those goals. Dr. Lewis provides both short-term (e.g., 12 weeks) and long-term therapy (e.g., 12+ weeks). Dr. Lewis schedules sessions during school hours, with more limited availability after school (e.g., 3 pm and later).
Therapy Services
Who I Help
I specialize in providing therapeutic services for children, teens, and young adults. Whether addressing emotional challenges, behavioral issues, or relationship difficulties/social skills, my goal is to support and guide young people through their unique experiences.
Therapy Options
Short-term Therapy: Approximately 12 weeks
Long-term Therapy: 12+ weeks
Flexible Session Formats
Therapy sessions are available both virtually and in-person at my office: 125 Rose St, Buda, Texas 78610.
Specialized Evaluations
In addition to therapy, I offer comprehensive evaluations to assess mental health conditions, which can be crucial for understanding ourselves or our children better and accessing necessary support and accommodations. Evaluation packages include:
Autism Testing
ADHD Testing (for all ages)
Cognitive Testing for Advanced Placement at School
Treatment Approach
I primarily use a cognitive-behavioral approach, focusing on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. My strengths-based approach emphasizes the existing positives in each individual, balancing concerns with goals and motivations.
Free Consultation: Feel free to reach out for a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your needs and how I can help.
Session Fees: As an ‘out-of-network’ provider, sessions are $165 for a 55-minute session.
Experience
Dr. Lewis has extensive experience in addressing a variety of emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Areas of expertise include:
Anxiety & Depression: Managing and overcoming these common mental health challenges.
Noncompliance & Trauma: Helping children and adolescents navigate difficult behavioral patterns and traumatic experiences.
Suicidal Ideation & Self-Harm: Providing critical support for those at risk.
Autism Spectrum Disorder & ADHD: Specialized support and interventions for those with neurodevelopmental differences.
Relationships & Conflict Resolution: Strengthening interpersonal connections and resolving conflicts.
Social Skills & Self-Esteem: Building confidence and improving interactions with others.
Organization & Planning: Assisting with executive functioning skills for better daily management.
Self-Control & Anger Management: Techniques to manage emotions and behaviors effectively.
Parental Support: Equipping parents with behavioral management strategies for their children.
Cancellation & No-Show Policy
Dr. Lewis understands that life throws us curveballs and it may not be possible to make all scheduled appointments. At the same time, it is important that families are committed to the therapeutic process. Dr. Lewis requests that she be given 24-hour notice of cancellations. Families with two no-shows or cancellations within a calendar month may need to decide whether ‘now’ is the right time for therapy.