Autumn Lewis, Psy.D.

Dr. Autumn Lewis (CA PSY35953) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who offers individual psychotherapy for adults, with a focus on young and middle adulthood. Grounded in a warm, collaborative approach, Dr. Lewis can be a confidant who helps individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, major life transitions, professional stressors, and romantic relationship issues. She is dedicated to helping patients understand the underlying patterns shaping their lives so they can make intentional, lasting changes.

Many adults seek therapy when familiar ways of coping no longer match the demands of their current stage of life. In therapy, this often looks like examining the emotional strain of career decisions, overcoming feelings of stagnation, or defining identity outside of professional achievements. In romantic partnerships, we work through recurring relational dynamics, attachment needs, and the vulnerability required for lasting connection. If you are navigating unexpected hardships—such as loss, life disruptions, or sudden change—we focus on developing adaptive emotion-regulation strategies while honoring the weight of what you are carrying. Together, we address both the immediate stressor and the underlying emotional patterns to foster genuine growth.

Dr. Lewis provides services both in-person and via telehealth to accommodate her clients’ schedules.

Therapeutic Modalities

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Therapeutic Approach

Her clinical approach integrates psychodynamic psychotherapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), combining deep insight with practical strategies for daily life. A core belief in her work is the power of breaking cycles. Over time, people naturally develop behavioral and relational patterns—some that serve them well, and others that leave them feeling stuck. Dr. Lewis provides a safe, reflective space to help clients recognize these dynamics, release what no longer serves them, and build stronger pathways forward.

Background & Clinical Focus

Dr. Lewis earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology here in San Diego, with an emphasis in psychodynamic psychotherapy, and has been providing clinical care to patients since 2017. Dr. Lewis’ doctoral research focused on the interplay between internalized shame, attachment styles, and emotion regulation within adult romantic relationships. This academic background deeply informs her work with individuals seeking to navigate intimacy, understand relationship patterns, and build healthier emotional connections. She completed her APA-accredited internship at a university student health and counseling center, where she developed a strong passion for supporting emerging adults navigating post-graduation life and career decisions. Her background also includes extensive experience working with active-duty military members and their families facing unique lifestyle and service-related stressors.

Age Groups Served

Young Adults (18–30) | Adults (31–60)

Payment

Dr. Lewis accepts private pay and some insurance. Please contact our Client Care Advocate to confirm coverage and benefits.

Philosophy & Inspiration

Guided by the belief that growth often requires courage, Dr. Lewis aligns with the philosophy that the unprecedented path—though challenging—is usually the one that leads to the most fulfilled life. She brings this principle into her clinical work, encouraging clients to embrace vulnerability and self-discovery. Her practice is deeply inspired by Theodore Roosevelt’s “Man in the Arena” perspective:

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly… who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly…”

In therapy, Dr. Lewis honors the bravery it takes to step into the arena of one’s own life, face difficult patterns, and do the meaningful work of personal transformation.