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Meet Jill Lewis (she/her)

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Jill Lewis MA, LCSW, CGP and current fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association.

Jill brings all parts of herself to her practice. She's authentic, genuine, attentive, attuned, and works to be perceptive in every interaction with her clients. She challenges and gently encourages her clients who are struggling but also willing to put the work in for a brighter future.

Her ability to navigate interpersonal dynamics with her clients is what truly sets Jill apart from other clinicians. Jill believes in using the power of vulnerability, connection, feeling seen and understood, while being direct about how a client’s blind spots may be limiting themselves.

"Jill is a brilliant combination of directness and warmth... Jill's practice not only helped me through many difficult hurdles, but the skills I was able to develop under her care will get me through many more." - Past Patient

Jill has combined her experience in working from an interpersonal lens with her training from the center for groups studies using a Modern Analytic approach to her group settings.

Jill witnessed the impact her relational approach to gain self-understanding had on her individual sessions, so she applied it to a group setting and her clients growth increased exponentially.

In a group with Jill, she will model, provide real time feedback to cultivate the group to connect and communicate with other group members to have deeper meaning, feel understood and seen and develop emotional intimacy, which translates to a shift in their relationships out of the group setting.

Jill is committed to this process and is only currently accepting news clients who are open to group therapy sessions in conjunction with their individual work, as she has witnessed the impact it has on her client’s healing.

Jill Lewis continues to be a business owner and consultant, team manager and provides supervision to help other clinicians develop their unique practice. She's excited to go to work every day because it doesn't feel like a job. In some ways it feels more like a calling as she's transitioned towards a focus on long-term process-oriented work.

Jill is an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and fat-positive movements, helping individuals find confidence in their true selves. She is deeply passionate about working with marginalized people who often get missed and dismissed, specifically those in larger bodies.

J Lewis Therapy continues to be an incredible group of professionals who are highly trained in eating disorders. Jill is not currently taking on new eating disorder clients. If that is something you are struggling with and need support, she will connect you to one of her highly trained therapists.

To book an appointment, please contact us here.

Book Jill Lewis for Speaking Engagements

With over 17 years of experience leading interpersonal process groups, Jill Lewis is a sought-after speaker in the field of mental health. Her deep passion for group therapy and her engaging approach to training clinicians make her a standout voice on this topic.

Known for her charisma, humor, and ability to transform the way people think about group therapy, Jill has a unique gift for making the learning process both enjoyable and impactful.

Whether you’re looking to inspire your team, train your clinicians, or delve deeper into the transformative power of group therapy, Jill brings a wealth of knowledge and a dynamic presence to every event.

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

March 2025 

Bodies in the Room – AGPA Connect

What Kind of Leader Am I? – AGPA Connect

Previous Speaking Engagements

May 2024 

How to Run a Process Group in a Higher Level of Care, Part 1 – The Berman Center

July 2024 

How to Run a Process Group in a Higher Level of Care, Part 2 – The Berman Center

March 2024 

The Bodies in the Room – AGPA Connect

April 2024 

How to Start a Group – AGPS

October 2023 

Making Money, Changing Lives, Taking Vacation

February 2023 

How to Start a Private Practice and a Group – AGPA Connect

August 2022 

How to Start a Group in Private Practice – AGPA Webinar

March 2022 

How to Start a Group in Private Practice – AGPA Connect

January 2021 

Groups and Eating Disorders – IAEDP, Birmingham, Alabama

September 2019 

Groups and Eating Disorders – IAEDP, Birmingham, Alabama

April 2018 

The Basics of Eating Disorders

Speaking Engagement Options and Pricing

Jill's presentations are designed to be flexible, offering deep dives into topics like building trust in group settings, managing group dynamics, and overcoming the initial fear of starting a group practice.

2-hour presentation: $700

Full 4-hour presentation: $1,200 (may be split into two 2-hour sessions)

For More Information

To book Jill for your next event or inquire about availability, reach out directly using one of the buttons below. Whether you're interested in a workshop, training session, or presentation, Jill is excited to collaborate with you and tailor the experience to meet your needs.