Dwyana Smithen-Lewis (She/Her)

LPC-S/LMHC-S
Accepting Clients

Holistic therapy for real life healing. Helping you find clarity, balance, and strength through compassionate, trauma informed care.

Licensed Professional Counselor in North Chesterfield, VA

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

My clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking meaningful change, emotional balance, and personal growth. Many are navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life. They may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of their next step but are motivated to better understand themselves and build healthier patterns. Together we focus on healing, clarity, resilience, and creating a life that feels more aligned and fulfilling.

My Background and Approach

My approach to therapy is holistic, trauma informed, and grounded in creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their experiences without judgment. I believe that healing happens when we address the whole person including emotional, psychological, and behavioral patterns that influence daily life. I work with individuals, couples, and families who may be navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and feelings of being stuck or overwhelmed. In our work together, I integrate evidence based therapeutic practices with mindfulness, emotional regulation strategies, and practical tools that support long term growth. I believe therapy should not only focus on challenges but also on strengths, resilience, and the ability to create meaningful change. My goal is to help clients gain clarity, develop healthier coping strategies, improve relationships, and reconnect with a sense of balance and purpose in their lives.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that every person deserves a space where they feel seen, heard, and understood without judgment. Healing is not about fixing what is broken but about reconnecting with the strength, wisdom, and resilience that already exists within each individual. I believe that people are capable of meaningful change when they are supported with compassion, honesty, and the right tools. My work is rooted in the belief that mental health is connected to the whole person including emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual well being. Life experiences, trauma, relationships, and environment all play a role in shaping how we move through the world. When we create awareness and understanding around these experiences, growth becomes possible. I believe therapy should be collaborative, empowering, and practical. My role is to walk alongside clients as they gain insight, build healthier patterns, and develop the confidence to create a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and fulfilling.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Holistic Therapy Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Attachment Theory
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Art Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Intervention
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling
  • Reality Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Depression Family Conflict Veterans/Military Service
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Teen Issues
  • Veterans/Military Service
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Anthem
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Optima Health Plan
  • CareFirst
  • Evernorth
  • Carelon Behavioral Health Plan
  • Sentara Health
  • Carelon Behavioral Health Virginia
  • Anthem EAP

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $125 - 165/session

Info

Email Dwyana
7401 Hull Street Rd Ste 200 #3133
North Chesterfield, VA 23235

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