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Ayana Lewis

LCSW, CSW

Goal-focused therapist blending mindfulness and CBT

  • Client-centered care
  • Mindfulness practices
  • Goal oriented

About Ayana

Ayana Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings a calm, direct style to sessions. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck by setting clear goals and building practical coping skills. Her approach centers on meeting clients where they are and helping them move forward one step at a time.

She combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices. These approaches are used together to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try new ways of responding. Sessions often include simple grounding and breathing techniques to manage overwhelming moments.

Ayana has three years of clinical experience and works in Georgia. She has supported people dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and stress. She also focuses on issues like body image, self-esteem, grief, and compassion fatigue.

Her work includes practical, goal-oriented strategies from Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. That means sessions can include small, measurable steps and conversations about motivation and change. People who want direction and tools to cope often find this mix useful.

Ayana identifies as a Christian clinician and names cultural context as part of her work. She conducts sessions in English and does not accept international clients. To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability.

How Ayana’s Approach Translates to Online Therapy

Ayana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety and low mood. CBT sessions often focus on practical exercises and homework to try between meetings, making them a strong fit for an online format.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple grounding skills and present-moment practices. Mindfulness techniques can be taught and practiced during a session and then repeated at home to manage stress and overwhelming feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ayana will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs to decide which methods to emphasize. That conversation is collaborative and adjusted over time as progress or setbacks occur.

Specific session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find that doing focused, tool-based work remotely helps them apply skills directly in their daily lives.

License and NPI

LCSW Georgia · No. CSW005788
LCSW Texas · No. 56361
NPI1780162578

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessHIV / AIDSJealousyLife purposeMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Georgia, Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ayana commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and self-esteem challenges, plus related issues like body image and compassion fatigue.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Sessions blend Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to create practical steps and skills.

What background and experience does she bring?

Ayana has three years of clinical experience and uses a mix of approaches to help people set goals and address limiting beliefs.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the profile; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and scheduling work?

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

How do I get started with therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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