Dr. María José Lewis, M.Ed., Ph.D.

Assessment Specialist | Licensed Clinical Psychologist #33435

Dr. María José Lewis is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides services in both English and Spanish. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of mood and neurodevelopmental disorders, with training in evidence-based interventions such as Coping Cat Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for trauma, and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). Dr. Lewis also has expertise in caregiver/parent and dyadic interventions, including Parent-Child Care (PC-CARE) and The Incredible Years.

She works with children and adolescents, their caregivers, and collaborative systems—including schools, the Regional Center, and medical providers—to ensure holistic, coordinated care. Her clinical experience spans a variety of settings, including schools, non-profits, community health clinics, and academic medical centers.

As an Assessment Specialist at CCC, Dr. Lewis conducts psychological evaluations in English and Spanish for Tri-Counties Regional Center. Her work focuses on identifying neurodevelopmental conditions—particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability—and providing insights into each individual’s unique strengths and needs.

Ph.D. in School Psychology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
M.Ed. in School Psychology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
M.Ed. in Special Education and Psychology, Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
B.S.: Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Postdoctoral Fellowship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Professional Psychology Internship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Psychology Extern at Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX

Areas of Interest:

Dr. Lewis is passionate about serving Latinx and other historically underserved communities through culturally responsive and strengths-based care. Her professional interests include psychological assessment, evidence-based interventions, consultation, clinical supervision, and caregiver support. She is particularly focused on promoting positive discipline and attachment-based strategies through parent training.