Avery Lewis (she/her)

My Approach to Helping

My therapeutic approach integrates relational-cultural, interpersonal psychodynamic, family systems, emotion-focused, and somatic (body-centered) psychotherapy. The mind-body connection is an especially important component of my therapeutic style. Clients may be invited to attend to their own nervous system in session, and build awareness of when and how their emotions show up in their body. I encourage and support clients to be in partnership with their bodies as they strengthen their mental and relational health. While I am skilled at weaving body-based practices into therapy, I believe that no one approach will work for every client, and apply therapeutic techniques flexibly to meet each client’s specific needs, desires, and goals. I am especially interested in supporting individuals, couples, and families through major life transitions, interpersonal struggles, grief, anxiety, and depression.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I identify as a queer, cisgender woman, and my approach to counseling is rooted in anti-oppression and decolonial praxis. I have found psychotherapy and embodiment practices to be essential to my activism and dedication to healing justice. I have worked collaboratively in the community to bring mental health services to those impacted by incarceration, substance use disorders, and health disparities. My passion lies at the intersection of individual, familial, and community healing. I hold a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, and I have completed additional trainings in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Resiliency, Racial Justice, and Embodied Ancestral Inquiry for White Somatic Practitioners.