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Ayana Lewis

Collaborative CBT and mindfulness-focused care

LCSW, CSW Georgia

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Ayana

Ayana Lewis blends practical, skills-based methods with a warm, person-focused stance to help clients move past feeling stuck.

Background and approach

With three years of clinical experience and licenses in Georgia (GA LCSW CSW005788) and Texas (TX LCSW 56361), she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to address issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, grief, and compassion fatigue.

Her practice emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns, building coping skills, and setting attainable goals that support meaningful change. Ayana frames therapy as a collaborative process that centers each person's values and strengths.

She integrates grounding and present-moment practices to increase awareness, then uses targeted behavioral strategies to shift patterns that limit daily functioning and well-being. Additional areas of focus include body image, communication and commitment challenges, self-esteem, women's issues, HIV / AIDS related concerns, seasonal mood shifts, and intimacy-related matters.

Sessions aim to combine insight with concrete tools so clients can apply what they learn between meetings and track progress over time.

Bringing CBT and Mindfulness into Online Sessions



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and teaches practical strategies to change thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. It is often concrete and skills-based, with tools clients can practice between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy centers attention on present-moment awareness and grounding techniques to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. These practices can support coping with stress, compassion fatigue, and life transitions by building moment-to-moment resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Ayana works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions by mixing client-centered listening with targeted CBT exercises and mindfulness practices so the work aligns with each person’s priorities.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to access regular support without commuting, maintain momentum between sessions, and choose the communication style that feels most helpful for progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ayana commonly address?
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, compassion fatigue, and related concerns such as body image, self-esteem, and communication problems.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
She uses a combination of client-centered approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to balance self-exploration with practical skill building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ayana has three years of experience working with these clinical approaches and concerns.
Where is Ayana licensed and based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials with licenses listed as GA LCSW CSW005788 and TX LCSW 56361, and she is located in Georgia.
Does she work with speakers of other languages or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Ayana provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed

Georgia, Texas

Languages

English