About Tiara Lewis
Focus areas
Abandonment issues
Behavioral Therapy
Life Transition
Academic Stress
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Therapy
Addiction Therapy
Drug Addiction
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Culturally Sensitive
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Emotionally Focused
Attachment-based
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Tiara Lewis
Tiara S. Lewis, LMSW, IADC is a licensed mental health therapist with experience supporting adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and life stressors. She works with clients ages 14–24 and is passionate about helping individuals better understand themselves, build healthier coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Tiara earned her Master’s degree in Human Services Counseling: Addiction and Recovery in 2016 and her Master’s degree in Social Work in 2019, graduating with honors. Her professional background includes work in hospital, school, and community-based settings, where she has supported clients through a wide range of emotional and behavioral health challenges.
Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and person-centered. Tiara believes therapy should feel safe, supportive, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals. She helps clients identify patterns in thoughts and behaviors that may be interfering with the life they want to live, while also building practical tools for emotional wellness and resilience.
Tiara integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based techniques to support growth, self-awareness, and overall well-being. She is committed to caring for the whole person and helping clients move toward greater balance, healing, and freedom in their lives.
Outside of her clinical work, Tiara enjoys spending time with her daughter, puppy, and turtle, trying new cuisines, and learning Japanese.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Working with Tiara is a supportive, collaborative, and client-centered experience. She believes therapy should feel like a safe space where you can be honest, feel heard, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels comfortable for you. Her style is compassionate and nonjudgmental, while also helping clients stay focused on practical growth and progress.
Tiara works with adolescents and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, trauma, emotional overwhelm, and life stressors. She helps clients better understand patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing healthier coping skills and greater self-awareness.
Her approach combines person-centered therapy with evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based strategies. Sessions often include open conversation, reflection, skill-building, and learning practical tools that can be applied in everyday life. Tiara believes each client is unique, so therapy is tailored to individual goals, strengths, and experiences rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Clients who work well with Tiara are often looking for a therapist who is approachable, supportive, and easy to talk to, while also helping them challenge unhelpful patterns and move toward lasting change. Her goal is for clients to leave sessions feeling understood, empowered, and more confident in navigating life’s challenges.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
In the first session, Tiara focuses on getting to know you and understanding what brings you to therapy. You’ll have space to share your concerns, experiences, and goals at your own pace while she asks thoughtful questions to gain a clearer picture of your needs. Together, you’ll begin identifying areas of focus and what meaningful progress would look like for you.
Ongoing sessions are collaborative, supportive, and tailored to your individual goals. Tiara helps clients explore patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing healthier coping skills and practical strategies for everyday life. She works with concerns including anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, emotional overwhelm, and life stressors.
Her approach combines person-centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and mindfulness-based strategies. Sessions often include open conversation, reflection, skill-building, and learning tools that can be applied outside of therapy to support long-term growth and emotional wellness.
Tiara works at a pace that feels comfortable and realistic, checking in regularly to ensure therapy is helpful and aligned with your goals. Her goal is for clients to leave sessions feeling heard, supported, and empowered with greater clarity, self-awareness, and confidence in navigating life’s challenges.
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Office location
Tiara Lewis, LMSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Western New Mexico University, Master's in Clinical Social Work
- Liberty University, Certificate in Addiction Counseling
NPI number
1801553946
How soon can I make an appointment with Tiara Lewis?
Generally, Tiara Lewis has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Tiara Lewis's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Tiara Lewis accepting new patients?
Tiara Lewis generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Tiara Lewis's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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Can I make an appointment with Tiara Lewis online?
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What practice does Tiara Lewis work with?
Tiara Lewis works with Prairie Path Counseling & Wellness.
Where is Tiara Lewis's office located?
Tiara Lewis has 2 office locations in Ankeny, view full addresses on Tiara Lewis's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Tiara Lewis?
Tiara Lewis frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Tiara Lewis on their profile.
What languages does Tiara Lewis speak?
Tiara Lewis speaks English.