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Dr. Jina Lewallen, LCSW

Stress and anxiety Coping with grief and loss Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression Compassion fatigue
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About me

Welcome to Better Help,
Now that you have decided to seek support for the challenges you are experiencing, I am happy to be a supportive part of your journey. I am an LCSW, licensed in Arkansas and Texas and have over 15 years of clinical practice and 10 years of teaching Social Work. My specialty area is working with older adults whether individually, couples or families in areas of life transitions, depression, anxiety, dementia, capacity, life planning, and end of life planning. I also have experience working with diverse challenges in all age groups including depression, anxiety, mood and personality disorders as well as dual diagnosis comorbidities. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities including, CBT, DBT Motivational Interviewing, Narrative and Mindfulness as well as Problem and Solution Focus work and Client-Centered environment. My approach to therapies are collaborative as I believe working together results in best outcomes for you. Therapy can be difficult but well worth the time and effort.
I look forward to meeting and working with you.

Professional experience

15 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with grief and loss Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression Compassion fatigue

Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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Phone
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License information

AR LCSW 2142-C

TX LCSW 65538

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Jina Lewallen. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Dr. Lewallen had been wonderful! I look forward to our sessions.

Written on Sep 27, 2026 after therapy with Jina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I have been in so much emotional pain and isolation for so long that it was crushing me. Jina has helped me to start to see a way out. I am so thankful for her and appreciate her so very much. She is an excellent therapist, who exudes compassion and care. I would recommend her care to everyone.

Written on Sep 17, 2026 after therapy with Jina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Dr. Lewallen has by far been wisest, most prudent therapist I have worked with. She was the first therapist to be assigned to me via Better Help and I never had a reason to search for another. Not only do I feel heard by her, but I feel that she respects me as a person. She has taken the time to get to know me and that coupled with her knack for conversation always leads me to whatever answer I’m searching for. I can always get ahold of her if I need to and she reminds me of that regularly. Though they often go unanswered during my busy week, her regular messages remind me to stop and take a breath before I navigate life as the stronger, braver, wiser version of myself that I have come to be.

Written on Aug 25, 2026 after therapy with Jina for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life

I am enjoying our sessions

Written on Jun 23, 2026 after therapy with Jina for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Dr. Lewallen is a very good therapist. She listens, responds to my messages, and overall is a great person.

Written on Jun 18, 2026 after therapy with Jina for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Dr. Lewallen is by far the best therapist I've ever had. She is caring and listens and actually pays attention to what your saying. She is relatable and a truly gentle soul. I absolutely love Dr. Lewallen and would not trade her for the world.

Written on Jun 05, 2026 after therapy with Jina for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd