Support That Meets You Where You Are.

Life can feel heavy at times—and you don’t have to carry it alone. No matter your age or stage of life, this is a welcoming space to slow down, feel heard, and work through what matters most to you. Together, we’ll build understanding, resilience, and practical tools that support real, meaningful change in everyday life.

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“Who am I?”

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Hello!

Dewanna Lewis is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a lifelong passion for helping others navigate life’s challenges. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Dewanna relocated to Houston, Texas, where she completed high school and continued her academic journey. She earned her Bachelor of Science in University Studies from Texas A&M University, with a concentration in Racial and Ethnic Studies and double minors in Neuroscience and Psychology. In 2018, Dewanna began graduate studies at Texas Southern University, where she earned her Master of Arts in Community Clinical Mental Health Psychology. Her professional experience spans community-based mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, severe mental illness, crisis management, forensic psychology, community outreach, and trauma-focused therapy for children and adolescents. From 2022 to 2025, she served as a Program Director for a community-based mental health organization. Dewanna’s work is grounded in compassion, cultural humility, and empowerment—meeting individuals and families where they are while helping them build clarity, confidence, and sustainable paths forward. Committed to continued growth, she actively pursues ongoing training and professional development and has since launched ReBilt in Dwayne’s Legacy Consulting, supporting professionals and community-based mental health organizations in developing and strengthening targeted case management services.

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Our Services

Services

This is therapy that respects your culture, your responsibilities, and your real life. We focus on patterns, boundaries, emotional regulation, communication, and sustainable change.

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Burnout & High-Functioning Anxiety

For professional women who keep producing while quietly depleted—overthinking, people-pleasing, and carrying everyone.

BurnoutOverthinkingBoundaries
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Moms Carrying the Mental Load

For moms who love their families but are tired of being the default parent, emotional manager, and peacekeeper.

Maternal stressGuilt-free boundariesIdentity
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Families & Intergenerational Healing

For families and BIPOC clients unpacking “how we were raised,” cultural expectations, and cycles you’re ready to change.

Intergenerational traumaFamily rolesCommunication
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Teens, Young Adults & Adult Children

For teens/young adults navigating identity and pressure—and adult children carrying caregiving stress and family conflict.

Life transitionsCaregiver stressSelf-worth
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Insurance + Sliding Scale Options

Texas clients may be able to use commercial insurance depending on eligibility and network participation. A limited number of sliding scale spots are available. Typical reduced-rate range: $85–$150/session (based on need + availability). Please verify benefits prior to scheduling.

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Areas of Focus

We can work on what’s happening right now and the patterns underneath it—so change lasts.

Anxiety & Overwhelm

Racing thoughts, burnout cycles, panic, and emotional overload.

Boundaries & People-Pleasing

Learning to say no without guilt and protect your peace.

Trauma & Intergenerational Patterns

Survival mode, conflict avoidance, and cycles you’re ready to break.

Self-Worth & Confidence

Rebuilding identity, self-trust, and self-esteem.

Relationships & Communication

Conflict cycles, emotional safety, and being heard without exploding.

Life Transitions

New seasons, grief, role changes, caregiving, and starting over.

What you’ll get in therapy

Structured, practical, and culturally informed support—with tools you can actually use.

Practical takeaways

Boundary scripts, nervous system skills, and communication tools you can use immediately.

Optional homework

Short prompts + exercises for clients who want structure between sessions.

Between-session tools

Grounding resources and coping plans for hard days—without perfection pressure.

Culturally responsive care

Space where culture is respected and addressed—without minimizing lived experience.

Goals built around your real life

We set goals that match your season and responsibilities.

Accountability without shame

Supportive reflection that helps you grow—without the “what’s wrong with me?” spiral.

Book your session

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What clients often say

Representative themes (not direct identifiers), shared to reflect the experience of care.

“I didn’t realize how much I was holding until I finally had a place where I didn’t have to perform.”

— Professional woman, Texas

“It felt culturally safe. I didn’t have to explain my whole life just to be understood.”

— BIPOC client, Texas

“We learned how to communicate without spiraling into blame. The change is real.”

— Family client, Texas

FAQ

Do you offer virtual therapy anywhere in Texas?
Yes. Sessions are provided via secure telehealth for Texas residents (as clinically appropriate).
Do you accept insurance?
I accept select commercial plans depending on eligibility and network participation. Benefits vary by plan.
Do you offer sliding scale?
Yes—limited sliding scale spots are reserved for clients demonstrating financial need. Availability varies month to month.
What if I don’t know what my therapy goals are?
Totally normal. We’ll clarify patterns, priorities, and goals together—based on what’s happening in real life right now.

Ready to exhale?

If you’ve been strong for everyone else, this is your space to be supported too. Virtual therapy available across Texas.

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Insurance & Sliding Scale Options

Accessible care matters here. Therapy With Dewanna accepts multiple commercial insurance plans for Texas residents, including Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, Oscar Health, and Oxford (coverage dependent on your individual plan).

If you are not using insurance, a limited number of sliding scale spots are available, with rates generally ranging from $85–$150 per session.

If cost has ever made you hesitate to seek support, I encourage you to reach out — we can explore options together.

Let’s Work Together

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