Lina Lewis-Arevalo,MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP

Lina Lewis-Arevalo,MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP

Telehealth Available
Professions: Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: LPC - 37PC00766900
Billing and Insurance:

I don't currently accept insurance, but I can provide documentation if clients wish to submit to an insurance company for "out of network" benefit coverage

Fees: Initial Consultation - FREE
Initial Assessment - $200
Standard Session - $175
Free Initial Consultation
Weekend Availability
Evening Availability

Offices

Sarasota, Florida 34236
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19003

My Approach to Helping

Bring all your worries and fears and we will undo their power over you as you re-empower yourself, with humor and joy.

Have you ever found yourself saying or doing something when frustrated, angry, or afraid, and afterward thought to yourself: “Why did I dosay that?! That’s not me!” For some of us, early life experiences left us sensitive to being triggered by situations or people, and we lash out at others or ourselves without knowing why. Afterward, we may feel ashamed or disappointed, helpless to understand what happened. I help adults to make sense of patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that are leftovers of a difficult or traumatic childhood and to feel hopeful, empowered, and in control of their emotions..

Using Mindfulness- and Body-based therapies, we will work together to explore the roots of these triggers; the sensitive, hypervigilant “parts” that cause you to react in ways that seem inexplicable and out of character to your present-day self. It’s hard work, but exciting and rewarding.

I know what it is to be overwhelmed by anxiety. I spent years allowing Anxiety to rule my life and lead me into deep depression and a sense of hopelessness. You deserve to have peace. You deserve to believe in yourself and like yourself. If you’re ready to get to work, contact me to start finding your peace and reclaiming your joy.

More Info About My Practice

Clients are encouraged to think of therapy as part of a journey of Wellbeing, which includes attention to sleep, nutrition, self-expression, connectedness, and bodywork. Mindfulness is key and we will find ways for you to unlock its potential for your personal growth. I offer early and late hours to fit your busy schedule. Working with me, you will identify measurable goals to focus the experience of therapy and facilitate a growing sense of resilience, building towards a life that works for you. Deciding to seek counseling can be daunting for some people. I am passionate about putting people at ease and helping them to reclaim their Best Selves.

Had a Negative Therapy Experience?

Yeah, so have I. Therapists who seemed more interested in their own stories than in helping me. Therapists who sat there silently, waiting for me to speak, not guiding the session at all. Therapists who tried to make me do what They wanted me to do. One therapist even let me tell me cry through the entire initial session, only to announce that she no longer had availability to see me! Bad therapy experiences are not easy to recover from and can really leave a bad taste in your mouth.

The fact is, it can take a while to find a "good fit" between client and therapist. When I worked in an Intensive Outpatient program, part of my job was helping my clients to find an outpatient therapist, before discharging them from our agency. I would encourage them to use the initial phone call to learn as much as they could, before making an appointment. I suggested they ask the therapist to "tell me about your approach to counseling." A therapist should be able to tell you, in a few sentences, how they work with clients and what their expectations are for the counseling relationship.

If you're thinking about seeing a therapist, think about what you'd like to know about them. Maybe even check out their website and see what you can learn, before you call. That way, you can have a sense of who they are and if you think it's a good fit, BEFORE the first counseling session. I offer free, initial consultations for new clients. If interested, call (609) 248-0536. Because my practice is online, I can see clients residing anywhere in NJ.

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Ages I Work With

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    My practice is open to individuals from traditional and non-traditional, hetero and non-hetero, majority and non-majority cultures, religions, genders, and backgrounds. Call for a free consultation.

Industries & Communities Served

  • BIPOC
  • Education
  • LGBTQ+
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Communication Problems
  • Control Issues
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
  • Young Adult Issues
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