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Dr Bess Lewis
Founder, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Founder, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Meet Dr. Bess Lewis

Dr. Lewis is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Knoxville, TN. She specializes in the psychological impact of religious and spiritual concerns. Her doctoral program at Azusa Pacific University emphasized the intersection of psychology and spirituality, and her clinical work with individuals and families in East Tennessee has further developed her expertise in working with spirituality as a core value.

Additionally, Dr. Lewis has received advanced assessment training at the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at UCLA and the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. She completed her predoctoral internship at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Lewis enjoys working with diverse clients of all races and ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, religions, ages, national origins, and cultures.

Mission

To help individuals find healing, self-understanding, and resilience through personalized psychological care.

Background

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Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Los Angeles

UCLA

Advanced assessment training at UCLA

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Specialized experience in the psychology of religion and spirituality

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