Helping individuals and couples heal through connection

Providing therapy services in Missouri & Florida

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Welcome!

I’m Dr. Florence Lewis, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a PhD in Medical Family Therapy. For over a decade, I’ve helped individuals and couples work through trauma, rebuild connection, and create stronger, healthier relationships.

I believe that relationships are at the heart of healing. Whether it’s your relationship with yourself or with a partner, when those bonds feel safe and supportive, everything else in life becomes more manageable.

I provide virtual therapy in Florida and Missouri

Meet Dr. Florence Lewis Ph.D. LMFT

My Approach to Therapy

My practice is rooted in three evidence-based approaches:

  • Trauma-Focused Therapy – to help you heal from old wounds and break free from the past.

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy – to build awareness of your emotions and create safety in expressing them.

  • Solution-Focused & Strength-Based Therapy – to move beyond problems, highlight your strengths, and create a clear path forward.

This combination allows me to support both queer and straight individuals and couples who want to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Who I Work With

I specialize in working with:

  • Couples struggling with communication or emotional distance.

  • Individuals carrying past trauma into present relationships.

  • Partners preparing for marriage and wanting a strong foundation.

  • LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients looking for a therapist who understands their experiences.

Why I Do This Work

I’ve seen firsthand how relationships can shape health, happiness, and healing. Too often, trauma or conflict convinces people they’re “broken” or that love has to hurt.

My mission is to show you that healthy, respectful, loving relationships are possible—and you can build them.

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Outside the Therapy Room

When I’m not in session, you can usually find me writing about relational health, hosting my podcast The Relational Health Report, or working with my research institute to help healthcare providers see how relationships impact overall health.

I’m passionate about blending research and real-life experience so that every client I work with feels supported both emotionally and practically.

Let’s Work Together.

Whether you’re looking for individual therapy, couples counseling, or pre-marital support, my goal is to provide a safe, inclusive, and healing space where you can grow.