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Dr. Charles Lewis, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Charles is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Charles. View 20 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Massachusetts

Recent reviews

Dr. Lewis is the first therapist that I have really made progress with and connected with in a real way. His humanistic and philosophical approach really worked for me, and our work together helped significantly to save my relationships and lower my anxiety. He helped me be the person I want to be and get to know myself. I strongly recommend him! He changed my life.

Reviewed November 2024

Dr Lewis is my first therapist so i have nothing to compare him to but he is making me ask and answer the hard questions to myself and it seems to be helping.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Charles

  • 33 years' experience
  • Male
  • LICSW

I am a clinical social worker with over 30 years of clinical experience. From this experience, the following is what I have learned from working with people. Many people are stuck. They cannot make decisions that do not help them move forward. This situation is like a bad Groundhog Day movie. Ineffective decision-making creates a sense of being stuck and related futility. My dedication is to help individuals to develop a practice of efficient decision-making. I work collaboratively with individuals in strengthening their ability to form decisions that increase life's happiness.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes Addictions Attachment issues Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Social anxiety and phobia

Treatment Approaches

  • Existential Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy

Licenses

Dr. Charles Lewis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083747752.

  • LICSW · Massachusetts · 1022091 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Dr. Charles Lewis

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

20 reviews

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Clients mention: Anxiety Excellent Grateful Helped Helpful Amazing Great Understand Calm Caring

Dr. Lewis is the first therapist that I have really made progress with and connected with in a real way. His humanistic and philosophical approach really worked for me, and our work together helped significantly to save my relationships and lower my anxiety. He helped me be the person I want to be and get to know myself. I strongly recommend him! He changed my life.

Reviewed November 2024

Dr Lewis is my first therapist so i have nothing to compare him to but he is making me ask and answer the hard questions to myself and it seems to be helping.

Reviewed November 2024

Dr. Lewis has been outstanding

Reviewed November 2024

This guy gets me and offers thoughtful advice

Reviewed September 2024

He gets me!

Reviewed August 2024

I have had two excellent therapists on BetterHelp. One in RI and Dr Lewis in MA. I have met with a lot of mental health professionals. I knew from when I read his profile that he was a great guy. And he makes me look forward to therapy! Best I have had thus far.

Reviewed August 2024

I’ve only had 2 session and feel like my life is headed towards the right direction. I am extremely grateful for his patience, wisdom, and honesty.

Reviewed June 2024

I love Chuck’s candid style. He was very good at picking up my energy from the start. He’d also make great connections between seemingly unlike things I’ve never pondered. His truth bombs right out of the gate were so insightful!

Reviewed June 2024

Ive only had two sessions with Dr. Lewis but I’ve already learned so much about emotions and myself and different ways to understand myself in comparison with the numerous therapists Ive had in the past. I had my doubts about BetterHelp but I feel Ive gotten really lucky with my therapist.

Reviewed March 2024

Dr. Charles Lewis! You have an extremely kind and nice way about you. Your wise, rich, and positive perspective was so helpful to me for exploring my situation. You helped me reach into my confidence and gave me the space to go be myself for a while and see what I found with optimism. I am really excited to catch up with you and tell you what I have been up to.

Reviewed February 2024

Chatting with Dr. Lewis has been fantastic, I am truly appreciative of his help and approach, it’s been two sessions and I’m so grateful to have been connected with him

Reviewed January 2024

Finding the right therapist can be a journey, but I am so glad to have found Dr. Lewis. I was really concerned about feeling comfortable enough to open up, but his kind, patient, calm demeanor has made me feel safe and heard. He’s gentle with his approach and will guide you in the right direction, but he also isn’t afraid to tell it like it is (and sometimes we all need that!). I genuinely look forward to each session with Dr. Lewis and am so grateful for the progress we’ve made and continue to make.

Reviewed November 2023

I really am very grateful to Dr. Lewis. He’s helped me so much and has healed me from my anxiety.

Reviewed November 2023

Dr. Lewis doesn't do your homework for you but he is a skilled tutor. It was easier to process my feelings after they have been assisted into the appropriate piles, validated and or discarded. Similar to trying to assemble a puzzle with pieces

Reviewed August 2023

Dr. Lewis is an amazing voice of reason and a tremendous source of comfort to me. He has a way about him that just makes you smile and feel positive. Like chatting with a good friend. His insight has been very helpful.

Reviewed August 2023

He is so good at breaking down your experience in a manageable way. He allows for space and reflection and processing at the same time providing you with skills or challenges to help your situation.

Reviewed May 2023

Dr. Lewis is honest, caring, and considerate, always on time and willing to make time for people

Reviewed February 2023

Excellent human, excellent listener.

Reviewed December 2022

Kind and comforting person without being too easy on you. Pushed me to think outside the box.

Reviewed February 2022

This service was very helpful and I was able to get in contact with the Dr very quickly. He did help with some suggestions at the time, which did make a difference. I am appreciative of his assistance.

Reviewed January 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Charles Lewis offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Charles Lewis works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Charles Lewis speak?

Dr. Charles Lewis speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Charles Lewis have?

Dr. Charles Lewis has 33 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Charles Lewis licensed to practice?

Dr. Charles Lewis is licensed to practice in Massachusetts.

Does Dr. Charles Lewis accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. Charles Lewis does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Charles Lewis offer?

Dr. Charles Lewis offers clients Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. Charles Lewis?

Dr. Charles Lewis can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Charles Lewis?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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