Luis Lerma, M.S.W., LCSW

My work and interests are in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, life stressors, career issues, and enhancement of self-esteem; focusing  on  integration  of mind, body, and spirit.  My practice is eclectic predominantly utilizing Strategic Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Ericksonian Psychotherapy, Cognitive Trauma Therapy, Guided Mindfulness Meditation, Family and Individual therapy. 
It is my belief that people that are experiencing pain and hurt are able to find a path towards resolution through their inner resources to accomplish healing; I feel and see the therapist role as facilitating that path for  the client. 



  I utilize the following in my work:

• Applied relaxation for Panic D/O
• Cognitive Behavioral therapy for adult ADHD
• Cognitive Behavioral Analysis Systej of psychotherapy for Depression
• Cognitive and behavioral therapies for GAD
• Self-management/self-control therapy for depression
• Self-system therapy for depression
• Short term psychodynamic therapy for depression
• Cognitive behavioral therapy for social -anxiety D/O
• Behavioral activation for depression
• Cognitive behavioral therapy for panic D/O
• Interpersonal psychotherapy for depression
• Problem solving therapy for depression
• Cognitive therapy for depression

Insurances I take: 

• Aetna
• AllOne Health
• BCBS
• BHO
• ComPsych
• First Choice/First Health Network
• Health Advocate EAP
• Humana
• Life Services EAP
• Medicare and supplements
• Mutual of Omaha
• Tricare
• United/Optum
• UMR
• Cash

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