Individual therapy
One-on-one support to understand your experiences, build coping skills, and work toward your mental health and relationship goals.
Online therapy in Indiana, Illinois & Texas
Find your calm.
Reclaim your
confidence.
Move forward.
From everyday challenges to severe or persistent mental health symptoms, find compassionate care that takes your experiences seriously.
Room to reconnect.
Individual, Couples & Family TherapyIndiana · Illinois · Texas
You can start right here
Whatever you’re facing,
you deserve
to be understood.
Whether you’re seeking help for the first time or have lived with a diagnosis for years, you don’t need the perfect words to begin.
- Are your thoughts, feelings, or symptoms making daily life harder?
- Are you already living with a diagnosis and want ongoing support?
- Are you coping with trauma, relationship difficulties, or feeling disconnected?
- Are you seeking help after a difficult episode or a higher level of care?
There’s room for all of that here.
Support for complex needs
You are more
than a diagnosis.
Support for your symptoms, strengths, relationships, and daily life.
Counseling for anxiety, stress, depression, grief, life transitions, and women’s concerns, as well as complex or persistent mental health conditions.
- Severe or recurrent depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
- Complex trauma and PTSD
- Personality disorders
- Overlapping or long-standing mental health concerns
We’ll assess whether outpatient therapy fits your needs and build coping skills and meaningful goals together. With your consent, care may include coordination with your psychiatrist or other providers and referrals for additional support.
Care for every chapter
For you.
For your relationships.
For your family.
Individual, child and adolescent, couples, and family therapy—all through telehealth in Indiana, Illinois, and Texas.
Children & adolescents
Support for feelings, coping skills, and challenges at home or school, with caregiver involvement tailored to the child’s needs.
Couples therapy
Explore recurring patterns and practice communication that supports understanding, connection, and shared goals.
Family therapy
Work through conflict and transitions together while building healthier ways to listen, express needs, and connect.
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Nicole B. Lewis
LMHC · LCPC · LPC
Licensed in Indiana, Illinois & Texas
Meet your counselor
Care that makes
room for you.
What Drew Me to Counseling
My path to counseling began with a lifelong curiosity about the human mind and what shapes our behavior. Growing up in a family with a strong tradition of serving others, I came to see compassion and understanding as the foundation of meaningful work.
For me, counseling is a calling. Helping people make sense of their experiences and move toward healing gives my work purpose. I approach that responsibility with humility, recognizing that my role is one part of your larger journey.
My professional experience spans adult inpatient mental health care; residential care for children and adolescents, including teen mothers and their babies; military mental health; outpatient private practice; and integrated behavioral health. I have also served in clinical leadership roles and supported the professional growth and development of other clinicians.
My approach combines space to explore your experiences with practical skill-building. We’ll work together to understand your concerns and shape treatment around what matters to you.
My training includes cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-focused approaches.
Education
- MS in Clinical Mental Health CounselingWalden University · 2016
- MS in Human ServicesSpecialization in Management of Nonprofit Agencies
Capella University · 2009
“I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.”
Locations & Appointments
Care that meets you
where you are.
All counseling services are telehealth-based, with appointments available throughout Indiana, Illinois, and Texas.
Indiana
Telehealth appointments available statewide.
View my Psychology Today profile ↗Illinois
Telehealth appointments available statewide.
View my Psychology Today profile ↗Texas
Telehealth appointments available statewide.
View my Psychology Today profile ↗
Areas We Serve
Online counseling.
Support within reach.
We provide telehealth counseling throughout Indiana, Illinois, and Texas, including the communities below. All appointments are online; no in-person office visits are available.
Indiana
Merrillville, Crown Point, Gary, East Chicago, Michigan City, Indianapolis, Dyer, Schererville.
Online therapy available throughout Indiana.
Illinois
Lansing, Dolton, Homewood, Harvey, Markham, Chicago, Chicago Heights, South Holland, Alsip, Oak Lawn.
Online therapy available throughout Illinois.
Texas
Cibolo, Schertz, Converse, Universal City, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Austin, San Antonio.
Online therapy available throughout Texas.
Making care accessible
Insurance &
payment options.
We accept insurance and offer Self/Private Pay. Explore accepted plans by state, or call (219) 789-3423 or email admin@cflear.com to ask about private-pay fees and payment arrangements.
Participation and benefits vary by specific plan and service. Confirm coverage, referral or authorization requirements, and out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.
Self/Private PayView session fees +
| Service & duration | Fee |
|---|---|
| Individual therapy45 minutes | $125 |
| Individual therapy53–60 minutes | $150 |
| Couples therapy60 minutes | $150 |
| Family therapy60 minutes | $150 |
| Initial diagnostic assessment60 minutes | $175 |
These rates apply to private-pay services. If you’re using insurance, your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan and benefits.
Indiana15 accepted plans +
- Commercial Ambetter
- Medicare
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid
- CareSource
- Managed Health Services (MHS)
- Traditional Medicaid
- Aetna
- Anthem BCBS of Illinois
- Humana
- Optum/UMR
- TRICARE East
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
- CareSource Marketplace
- United Healthcare Community Plan
- United Healthcare
Texas8 accepted plans +
- Medicare
- Aetna
- Optum
- Cigna
- TriWest
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- Humana
Illinois12 accepted plans +
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- Optum
- TRICARE West
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
- Humana
- Meridian
- Youthcare
- Ambetter Medicaid
- CountyCare
- BCBS Community Health Plan
Before you begin
A little clarity
for your next step.
How do I get started?
Email the practice to ask about availability and next steps. Include your state and whether you’re seeking counseling or professional services. Please keep sensitive clinical details out of the initial email.
What will the first session be like?
We’ll discuss what brings you to counseling, relevant background, and your goals. You’ll have room to ask questions and explore whether the therapeutic relationship feels like a good fit.
Can I seek therapy for a severe or long-standing mental health condition?
Yes. An initial assessment helps determine whether outpatient therapy fits your current needs. Therapy can complement psychiatric care; medication management is provided by a qualified prescriber. We’ll discuss referrals if more intensive support is needed.
There’s a next step. It can be a small one.
You deserve support.
Let’s begin there.
Reach out to ask about counseling availability and next steps.
(219) 789-3423admin@cflear.comPlease avoid sending private health information by email. Email is not monitored for emergencies. Emailing the practice does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.