Season 3 Episode 6: Strong on the Outside: The Reality of Functional Distress

Altamit Lewis is a licensed clinical professional counselor and subject matter expert in behavioral health, trauma-informed care, and workforce wellness. With over 15 years of experience spanning crisis intervention, EAP services, and behavioral health program management, she brings a grounded, systems-informed perspective to the challenges faced by first responders, healthcare workers, and helping professionals. Altamit has led initiatives for state Medicaid programs, military family systems, and large healthcare organizations, emphasizing cultural responsiveness, emotional resilience, and sustainable care models.She currently serves as CEO of Source Energy Consultant Services and as a field-based consultant providing short-term therapy and critical incident support to USPS employees. Her work combines clinical insights with policy-level strategies. A passionate educator and facilitator, Altamit is a published author and has led numerous workshops on mental health topics, effective communication, emotional intelligence, and more. Altamit holds a Master’s in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is licensed in both Nevada and Maryland.