Christine H. Lewis Ph.D., Psy.D.

I am devoted to growing and developing throughout life. There is always the possibility of bringing inner change to our lives. Moments occur in us when we experience a certainty that we need to change, and we are compelled to know about the deeper meaning of our lives. These are transformative moments that give depth and meaning to our lives.How can we cultivate deep caring for ourselves? I work collaboratively and synthesize the ideas of contemporary relational psychoanalysis and attachment theory in order to process experience and develop new and more meaningful and joyful patterns of life and relationship. Psychotherapy is an interpersonal experience focusing not just on the past but but on present experiences. Self-discovery is a way to enhance relationships and connect with who we are and what we do. Wholeness is present within us. Therapy is not about diagnoses/disorders but a shared understanding of what really is the matter. I have taught graduate psychology classes at UCSB/The Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis/ Pacifica Graduate Institute &literature and writing classes at USC/ UCSB/Cate School. Literature can be a portal into the inner world, a space to deepen our understanding of self . Together we will reconnect and become more receptive to that wisdom within.