Murlisa Lewis(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW•Licensed Independent Social Worker, LISW
Ohio
Anxiety - Depression- Relationship issues- Trauma-Communication issues-Coping skills-
Murlisa Lewis
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Professional statement
Murlisa’s approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence‑based method that helps clients recognize the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With warmth and clarity, she guides clients in understanding how stress shows up in the body and supports them in finding practical ways to introduce calm, so they can respond thoughtfully rather than react in the moment.
Her style is interactive, gentle, and non‑judgmental, creating space for clients to feel truly heard. Murlisa believes each person is the expert on their own journey, and she partners with them to identify where they are now and where they hope to go. As a trauma‑informed therapist, she is attentive to how past experiences shape current challenges and collaborates with clients to help them reframe their stories in ways that build confidence, resilience, and compassion.
When beginning a new client relationship, Murlisa’s priority is to ensure they feel safe, respected, and like an equal partner in the process. With years of experience providing telehealth, she offers the convenience of remote sessions, making therapy a supportive and accessible part of everyday self‑care.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 14 years
Case Wester Reserve, MSSA, 2012
Licensure
Ohio: S.1700324Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Communication issues - Developing effective interpersonal skills in relationships with partners, families, and co-workers; using healthy methods of communication to convey needs and respond to others
Coping skills - Learn practical tools and strategies to manage stress, emotions, and difficult situations in healthier ways.
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
I am currently accepting new clients and can typically schedule intake sessions within 1–2 weeks. I provide both telehealth sessions across Ohio and in‑person sessions in office in Cleveland, Ohio.
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna - Allied Benefits
- Aetna - Medicare
- Aetna International
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Allied Benefit Systems
- Ambetter
- Ambetter of Ohio
- AmeriHealth
- Amerigroup
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Beacon Health Options
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Buckeye Health Plan (Managed Medicaid)
- CareSource
- CareSource - Medicaid
- Carelon
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Centene
- Cetene Ohio Dual
- Cigna
- Devoted Health
- Evernorth
- GEHA
- Humana
- Humana - Medicare
- Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
- Medicaid
- Medical Mutual of Ohio
- Medicare
- Meridian Health Plan
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Paramount Health Care
- SummaCare
- Surest (formerly Bind)
- Tricare
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Shared Services
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
- United Medical Resources
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid (Ohio)
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid (Ohio)
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$90 (50min)
- Sliding scale:$80 - $90
- Initial session:$120 (60min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Check
- Credit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Therapist's note
I keep my fees flexible because I want therapy to be accessible, and I accept many insurance plans. If you’re paying out of pocket, I offer sliding scale options based on your situation, and I’m always open to talking through what feels manageable. I don’t want finances to be a barrier to care—if cost is a concern, let’s figure out a plan together.
Client testimonials
"Amazing! She made my first counseling experience amazing I can’t wait to continue 😊"
- Zencare client • March 2023"Patient and understanding"
- Zencare client • May 2023"Fast in getting back to me with contact through my email."
- Zencare client • May 2023Reach out to Connect
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