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Dewanna Lewis
Over the last seven years, Dewanna has gained experience working numerous roles including Child Placement Agencies, Community-Based Mental Health Organizations, and Criminal Justice Systems that has contributed to her diversified portfolio making her a well-rounded clinician. Her professional experiences has prepared her to provide therapeutic services to individuals including children, adolescents, and adults seeking mental health services, specifically, therapy struggling with life stressors, trauma, life transitions, and so much more. Dewanna is dedicated to meeting clients where they are and molding treatment modalities that will support the needs of each individual client served so that they can reach their ultimate goals through successful therapeutic interventions. Dewanna specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered, and Trauma Focused CBT approaches and is committed to providing the best services possible.
Our Expertise
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is marked by an ongoing pattern if inattention, and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. People with ADHD experience an ongoing pattern of the following types of symptoms: Inattention, meaning the person may have difficulty staying on task, sustaining focus, and staying organized. Hyperactivity, means a person may seem to move about constantly, including in situations when it is not appropriate, or excessively fidgets, taps, or talks. In adults, hyperactivity may mean extreme restlessness or talking too much. Impulsivity means a person may act without thinking or have difficulty with self-control. Impulsivity could also include a desire for immediate rewards or the inability to delay gratification. An impulsive person may interrupt others or make important decisions without considering long-term consequences. Based on individualized needs the therapist will utilize behavioral therapy, cognitive therapies, for school-aged children parent skills training, and stress management techniques to increase the individuals awareness and knowledge of symptoms and different coping techniques to decrease the impact on daily functioning.
ADHD
Anger management is a psycho-therapeutic program for anger prevention and control. It has been described as deploying anger successfully. Anger is frequently a result of frustration, or of feeling blocked or thwarted from something the subject feels is important. Anger can also be a defensive response to underlying fear or feelings of vulnerability or powerlessness. Anger management programs consider anger to be a motivation caused by an identifiable reason which can be logically analyzed and addressed. The therapist will utilize evidence based approaches to develop strategies, communication techniques, and effective anger management tools, to help support self-efficacy and control by teaching the individual to become aware of their triggers.
Anger Management
Anxiety is a common mental health condition characterized by feelings of worry, apprehension, and nervousness. It often manifests alongside physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, trembling, and difficulty concentrating. While occasional anxiety is a normal response to stress, persistent or excessive anxiety can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life. Anxiety disorders encompass a range of conditions, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias. Effective treatments, including therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes, are available to help manage anxiety symptoms and improve overall well-being
Anxiety
Behavioral issues refer to patterns of actions or reactions that deviate from socially accepted norms or expectations, leading to difficulties in personal, social, or professional functioning. These issues can encompass a wide range of behaviors, including impulsivity, aggression, defiance, withdrawal, or difficulty in regulating emotions. Behavioral issues can arise from various factors, including underlying mental health conditions, developmental disorders, trauma, environmental stressors, or social influences. Addressing behavioral issues often involves a comprehensive approach that may include therapy, behavioral interventions, skill-building strategies, family support, and, in some cases, medication. Early identification and intervention are crucial in mitigating the impact of behavioral issues and promoting healthy adjustment and functioning
Behavioral Issues
Coping refers to conscious strategies used to reduce unpleasant emotions. Coping strategies can be cognitions or behaviors and can be individual or social. To cope is to deal with and overcome struggles and difficulties in life. It is a way for people to maintain their mental and emotional well-being. The therapist will utilize role play exercises, modeling, talk-therapy, and different hands-on tasks/ weekly assignments to help the individual learn ways to implement learned skills in their environments that are most familiar and explore barriers providing feedback and strategies to reduce identified barriers to practicing treatment plan goals/skills.
Coping Skills
Depression (also known as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. The most common symptoms includes, persisten sad/anxious/or unhappy mood, feelings of hopelessnes/pessimism, feelings of irritability/restlessness/frustration, loss of interest in enjoyable activities, decreased energy, lack of motivation, appetite changes, fatigue, thoughts of death or suicide. The therapist will be utilizing different cognitive and behavioral therapy techniques to delve deeper into schemas formulated and identify stressors that exacerbate symptoms, safety planning, psychoeducational training, and mindfulness to develop skills to cope with symptoms.
Depression
Symptoms generally begin before a child is eight years old. They include irritable mood, argumentative and defiant behavior, aggression, and vindictiveness that last more than six months and cause significant problems at home or school. Therapist will provide parenting support training, psychoeducational tools, skills training, and cognitive/behavioral therapeutic techniques to support the child/adolescent and family with navigating challenging behaviors/symptoms that are impacting the child/adolescents overall wellbeing.
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Focuses on the exploration of family systems, relationships, and dynamics of the parent -child relationship to bridge gaps, discuss barriers, and improve overall interactions, increase understanding, and create a safe space for all to feel heard through communication techniques, one-on-one sessions, skills, and feedback of tools introduced.
Parenting
Treatment modalities
Also known as client-centered therapy, person-centered therapy emphasizes the importance of empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness in the therapeutic relationship. Developed by Carl Rogers, this approach aims to create a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their feelings, experiences, and self-perceptions. Person-centered therapy focuses on facilitating self-discovery, personal growth, and self-acceptance, allowing clients to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their experiences
Person Centered

Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that aims to elicit and strengthen an individual's intrinsic motivation to change behavior. It involves empathic listening, non-confrontational questioning, and reflective responses to help individuals explore their ambivalence towards change, identify their values and goals, and resolve their concerns about making changes. Originally developed for addressing substance use disorders, motivational interviewing has been adapted for various behavioral changes, such as improving health behaviors, managing chronic conditions, and enhancing motivation for treatment adherence.
Motivational Interviewing

CBT is a structured and goal-oriented form of therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. It helps individuals understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and teaches practical strategies to challenge and modify unhelpful beliefs and behaviors. CBT is widely used to treat various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
