LMHC

Edith Lewis-Allen, LMHC

Experience6 years
LocationFlorida
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Edith

Edith Lewis-Allen is a Florida-licensed LMHC who focuses on a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She approaches each client with attention to how cultural background and lived experience shape mental health, and she emphasizes compassionate, practical support for issues such as panic, isolation, substance use, and women's concerns. Using evidence-based methods, Edith helps people build resilience, manage mood and impulsivity, and develop healthier patterns in relationships and daily life.

Her work often addresses grief, self-esteem, intimacy-related struggles, and career stress while also supporting those coping with prejudice, multicultural challenges, and post-traumatic stress. She combines empathy with structured interventions to guide clients toward clearer coping strategies and meaningful growth.

With six years of clinical experience, Edith offers collaborative care that honors each person’s identity and goals. As an LMHC practicing in Florida, she provides a space for processing difficult experiences and strengthening emotional resources, helping clients move toward more balanced and empowered lives.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access

Edith frequently integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work, helping clients clarify values and practice present-focused acceptance to reduce the impact of difficult thoughts and emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and impulsivity. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Edith pairs clinical methods with each client's goals, needs, and preferences; together they explore which strategies feel most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance supports tailored care rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options allow clients to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when life circumstances change, and access support from locations outside the therapist's immediate area.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Edith works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related problems, addiction, ADHD, grief, and women's issues.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

The approach combines empathy with structured, evidence-based techniques drawn from ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered therapy to help clients build skills and process emotions.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has six years of professional experience working with diverse mental health concerns and multicultural issues in clinical settings.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

Edith is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with the designation FL LMHC MH14796.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats are available for therapy?

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is cost handled for services?

Pricing varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

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

Additional focus areas

Drug and alcohol addictionImpulsivity Isolation / loneliness Mood 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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Edith can help with

Edith Lewis-Allen works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and depression.

Edith works with individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes.

Edith works with depression, anxiety, and trauma.

How Edith approaches therapy

Edith's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Edith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 6 years of clinical experience.