Meet the Staff: Nadine Lewis Northwest College Support

Nadine Lewis

Therapist

Nadine grew up in Northwest Ohio. Nadine attended Wright State University and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology. Nadine continued on to earn her Master’s of Social Work degree at the University of Cincinnati with a focus in children and families. The beginning of Nadine’s career starting at an outpatient mental health clinic and then she transitioned into the public schools and continued providing counseling services to children and their families.

For the past two years, since she has lived in Idaho, Nadine has worked at a residential program in Bonners Ferry, as a therapist. Nadine has a passion for working with children, adolescents and their families. Nadine has experience and enjoys being able to help families bridge the emotional gap that often forms between a struggling teen/adult and their parents. Nadine practices Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Theory, Solution Focused Therapy, and Systems Centered Approach. Nadine feels that every individual is different and is always looking for new ways to help the students and families that she meets along the way. When not devoting her time to helping others, Nadine enjoys spending time with her family, her two dogs, snowboarding, hiking, boating on Lake Pend Orielle in Sandpoint, four wheel driving in her Jeep and exploring new places to experience nature and it’s beauty.