The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.
Carl R. Rogers
Welcome!
I am Dr. Margarita Lewis, PsyD. Welcome to my website!
NOTE: I am not taking new therapy clients. Please inquire regarding my availability for assessment if you are looking for that via the contact form at the bottom of this webpage or by scheduling a free 15-minute phone consultation by clinking HERE.
I am a bilingual/bicultural (American/Russian) clinical psychologist with 10+ years of experience providing mental health services to adult individuals and groups. I provide psychotherapy and assessment services in Washington State in person and via Telehealth and in Wisconsin via Telehealth only. I have office locations in Ballard neighborhood of Seattle and in Shoreline.
My practice philosophy is firmly based in social justice, feminism, and the idea that people are the experts in their own lives and benefit from feeling empowered. One of the many ways I help my clients is through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and via teaching the skills of mindfulness and of self-compassion. These are necessary to help gain the resilience you need to face life's challenges.
Additionally, I offer assertiveness training, boundary setting, and emotion regulation. I can help you overcome your anxiety and learn to navigate the intricate network of boundaries while assertively setting your own.
I work with the following difficulties:
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Gender Dysphoria
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Depression
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD and cPTSD)
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Assertiveness Skills
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Mindfulness skills
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Self-compassion skills
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Immigration and citizenship needs assessments
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Psychodiagnostic Assessments
I provide individual psychotherapy and psychodiagnostic evaluations for adults of 18 years of age and older. I am licensed to provide these services in the states of Washington and Wisconsin.
Rates
Initial Phone Consultation:
Individual Psychotherapy:
$225 (53 minutes)
Assessment:
$1000 fixed rate for most uncomplicated cases (no written report)
$1500 fixed rate for uncomplicated case with written report
$275 per hour (prorated in 15 min increments) for all other
Missed Appointments/Cancellations without 24 hour notice:
$225
Insurance
I am in network with Lyra - a third party employee benefits for mental health services. Inquire with your employer if they provide Lyra benefits.
If you have medical insurance: some insurance plans provide partial reimbursement for your therapy. Please call your insurance directly to find out their out of network coverage for telehealth and/or outpatient office visits for mental health/behavioral health. Typically used billing codes are 90791, 90834 and 90837.
If you have out of network coverage and would like to be in therapy with me, you would pay my full session rate at the time of session and I will provide itemized monthly statements for you called "superbills." You may submit them to your insurance for reimbursement in accordance with your insurance out of network reimbursement process.
Contact me
NOTE: I am not currently taking new therapy clients. Please inquire about my availability for assessment if you are interested in assessment only:
