Chris Tew, LCMHC, LCAS

My name is Chris Tew.  I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Addictions Specialist. As a clinician, I am committed to utilizing evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). While I treat a variety of what challenges us as humans, including anxiety, depression, trauma, or adjustment to life changes and stressors, I find deep satisfaction in helping people who struggle with addiction, a disease from which they can recover and take steps to create meaningful, rewarding lives.

 

I have always believed that we are placed on this earth to love and care for one another; and I knew from a young age that whatever career I chose, it would be important that it be a form of service or helping.  After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies from Drew University, raising two lovely daughters, and completing a dual Master's Degree from East Carolina University in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling and Substance Abuse Clinical Counseling, I worked at Duke University Hospital for 17 years.  I was able to conduct both hospital inpatient consultations and outpatient therapy, run a Women's Recovery Group, and co-lead a group for patients struggling with pain and substance use.  I also took advantage of having access to exceptional training and mentoring from other professional faculty and staff, and was honored to be able to provide training to Duke medical students on the subject of addiction and motivational interviewing.  Consistent with the plan to be a helper, it has become clear that listening deeply and offering new strategies to cope is the best way I can be of service.  I would be honored to partner with you as you work to achieve a life that is in accordance with your most deeply held values.

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Note: Chris is able to see people via telehealth and in-person.  She is in-network with BCBS State Health Plan and BCBS PPO plans.  She is also able to see people via self-pay and with out-of-network benefits.