Work with Carisa Givens (MEd, LPC) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

About me

Hello,
My name is Carisa Bustillos Givens, and I have been counseling clients from a wide range of backgrounds for the past 15 years. I am a Professional Counselor licensed in Texas, focused on providing assistance with a wide range of concerns, including crisis, grief, loss and career counseling services and specializing in work and career-related stress, family challenges, blended families, women's and parents' issues, and mediation services. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating every individual with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and solution-focused counseling, and I will tailor our communication and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

You are courageous for seeking and working towards a more fulfilling and happier life. Sometimes taking the first steps towards a change can cause anxiety or nervousness. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes

Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , Attachment Issues , Blended Family Issues , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Codependency , Commitment Issues , Communication Problems , Control Issues , Dependent Personality , Emptiness , Expats , Family of Origin Issues , Family Problems , Forgiveness , Guilt and Shame , Hospice and End of Life Counseling , Isolation/Loneliness , Jealousy , Life Purpose , Multicultural Concerns , Narcissism , Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks , Postpartum Depression , Pregnancy and Childbirth , Prejudice and Discrimination , Self-Harm , Self-Love , Sexuality , Social Anxiety and Phobia , Women's Issues , Workplace Issues , Young Adult Issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 12

Services offered

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

Languages

English

Spanish

Licensing

TX LPC 63292

OR LPC C6984

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Carisa Givens. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Written on Jul 10, 2022 after therapy with Carisa for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues

She is so great. I don’t have the word to describe how great of a therapist she is. I’ve been seeing her for a year now and she understands me in so many ways

Written on Apr 17, 2022 after therapy with Carisa for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and bipolar disorder

Really enjoyed my sessions with Carisa. She is supportive, good listener and really helps her clients get to the bottom of issues.

Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Carisa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Carissa is very caring and always knows exactly what to say. She is supportive and I look forward to our sessions.

Written on Mar 05, 2022 after therapy with Carisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and adhd

Carisa is friendly, supportive, and caring.

Written on Jan 27, 2022 after therapy with Carisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

Clarissa is amazing at listening I am really enjoying my sessions with her

Written on Sep 24, 2021 after therapy with Carisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

She makes me feel seen and heard. She’s great listener and she always offers a fresh perspective to things whilst also validating my feelings. I really appreciate her putting effort into helping me. After every session with her I feel enlightened.

Written on Sep 22, 2021 after therapy with Carisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and trauma and abuse

She takes your goals seriously and will provide resources and assign assignments that align well with issues and goals.

I honestly feel like I have a real chance at healing once and for all.

Written on May 20, 2021 after therapy with Carisa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Carisa is so kind and caring, she helps me realize things about myself and supports me completely. I’m so glad I found her, she helps me feel not so alone, like I matter and deserve the best. I would recommend her to anyone grieving or struggling, she is a light in the darkness!

Written on Mar 17, 2021 after therapy with Carisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I am new to therapy after of many years of self help. But after my son died suddenly, I felt the need to reach out to someone. Carisa hit the nail on the head by allowing me to recognise my complicated grief and it was as if a light went on in my head. I cannot recommend Carisa enough as she is grounded, open and made me feel safe from the onset. I enjoy my weekly sessions with Carisa and am truly grateful for all the support advice she has offered me to get back on track with my life.

Written on Mar 15, 2021 after therapy with Carisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coaching

I have really enjoyed my counseling sessions with carissa!

Written on Mar 10, 2021 after therapy with Carisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

She is here to listen, understand, and provide things relevent and useful to your emotional, mental, and psychological state of mind. She doesn't skim through messages or spam random mental health content for the sake of it. She has a open mind as well as the ability to give you the safe space you've probably been needing from someone in a long while.

Written on Jan 12, 2021 after therapy with Carisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Excellent feedback. Very thoughtful, polite, and makes me feel safe.

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