Hi! I'm Lois, a licensed therapist with a passion for helping people feel better so they can live more fulfilling lives. I’m here to help you find clarity, confidence and direction.
I truly believe that people and relationships can recover, grow, and thrive through therapy. Together, we’ll identify what’s getting in the way and create meaningful changes that last. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely understood.
I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches depending on your specific needs. My approach is always collaborative and focused on introspection and skill building. I use a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and mindfulness.
I have worked in the field of mental health for 14 years, it has always been my passion. I have been a licensed therapist for 5 years. I have experience working with a variety of people and issues in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have worked with severe and persistent mental health disorders, but my current focuses are relationship and family issues, life stressors (like work, school and finances), depression and anxiety.
I am licensed in NC. I currently work with individuals and couples, adults only.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Coaching, ADHD, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
NC LCMHC 16428
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lois Calamusa. 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.
I’ve only had my first session but I got a lot out of it. She was empathetic, intuitive and very helpful with her perspective and tools.
Written on Nov 19, 2025 after therapy with Lois for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes