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I hold a Doctorate and Masters in Clinical Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and a Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Temple University. I am a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have provided individual, couples, and family therapy for more than twenty years. I am trained as a cognitive behavioral therapist but my approach is eclectic, person-centered and trauma-informed. I work with the individual where they are and together we explore and develop plans to overcome the challenges they are facing.
I have worked with clients in various settings and helped them address depression, anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I can also help you navigate intimate relationship difficulties, family issues, life transitions, grief and loss.
Starting therapy can be stressful in itself but I can help ease that stress as I provide a safe, judgement free environment and provide compassion and understanding that allows you to speak freely about your thoughts and feelings. I believe a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship is the most important part of creating lasting change. We will work together to address your concerns, overcome barriers, and identify your strengths to help you achieve your goals. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus:Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Carissa Ferguson-thomas. 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.
Dr. Carissa Ferguson-Thomas is very respectful and empathetic. I enjoy the exercises she provides to help manage emotions and she's is very knowledgeable in many fields of psychology.
Written on Oct 12, 2021 after therapy with carissa for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Dr Ferguson Thomas has been ber helpful
Written on Apr 27, 2021 after therapy with carissa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Dr. Ferguson-Thomas is great. Easy to talk to, I look forward to our sessions.
Written on Mar 29, 2021 after therapy with carissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Dr. Ferguson-Thomas is a very good listener, with excellent communication of her advice. She is an active interpreter for us when it comes to understanding what our struggles are and gives immediately effective methods to address different challenges. Overall she provides a very helpful, calming, and light-hearted setting over our virtual calls for us to express ourselves. I would recommend anyone with struggles in their relationship or with themselves to seek her expertise and guidance.
Written on Feb 21, 2021 after therapy with carissa for 3 weeks
I feel that Dr. Frguson-Thomas truly cares about me and my situation. She is dedicated to listening to me and helping me grow. To this point, she does not rush me off a call if she does not have another client waiting, which is something I acknowledge and appreciate greatly. She is very flexible to my schedule which is something else that I appreciate.
Dr. Ferguson-Thomas listens to me, supports me and will always ask important questions even if I may not like to hear them. I am very happy with Dr. Ferguson-Thomas. I often look forward to our sessions and am disappointed when they end.
Written on Nov 22, 2020 after therapy with carissa for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Ferguson-Thomas is always so kind and understanding and has helped me immensely in working through some things. I always appreciated how she was quick to respond and have our sessions through text since talking in person can make me more anxious and less likely to share. Dr. Carissa is an excellent therapist and anyone would be lucky to work with her.
Written on Oct 12, 2020 after therapy with carissa for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Ferguson-Thomas has been wonderful so far. She is very relatable and makes you feel like you've been friends forever! I'm so thankful to have met her and grateful she is my therapist.
Written on Oct 07, 2020 after therapy with carissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Ferguson-Thomas is a very calming, clear, and experienced therapist. She always listens first, asks the right questions without being intrusive, and follows up with constructive suggestions that can be applied right away. She makes the sessions something to look forward to, and we always feel better right after as well as in the days to follow as we follow her suggestions. Overall, she has been a critical contributor to the improvement of our marriage.
Written on Oct 03, 2020 after therapy with carissa for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dr. Ferguson-Thomas is an extremely proficient and respectful counselor. I love working with her as she creates a comfortable and open environment to work within. She has always been timely and respectful, addressing each issue and helping me work through each one. Her background and expertise shows in our sessions and I couldn’t recommend her more!! She’s been absolutely amazing.
Written on Sep 17, 2020 after therapy with carissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
I met with Dr. Ferguson-Thomas at a very critical and delicate point of my life. Her knowledge, experienced views and analytical capacities helped me a lot to see things clearer from different perspectives. I really appreciate her influence and presence in my life. I wish Dr Ferguson a very healthy, happy and prosperous life ahead ! I pray that, she can enlighten many more lives with good thoughts and spirit!
Written on Aug 11, 2020 after therapy with carissa for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I feel very comfortable with her. She is very friendly and approachable. She makes different connections to subjects I speak about that help me put things into perspective.
Written on May 29, 2020 after therapy with carissa for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Dr Ferguson is easy to talk to, approachable, friendly and always professional. It’s good to know that I can open up and be myself without any judgement. She is caring and always flexible when it comes to scheduling my sessions.
Written on May 29, 2020 after therapy with carissa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
It’s only been a few visits, so I’ll update this again in a while but she really is wonderful. It’s been so easy for me to open up to her, where I’ve had struggles open up to others in the past. She makes me feel understood and heard, with no judgement at all. So far, she’s given me some great advise and hard but helpful exercises to work on. I’m actually excited about therapy for once! She’s also very flexible with her schedule and you can tell she really cares a lot with her willingness to make openings for you.
Written on May 13, 2020 after therapy with carissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Dr. Ferguson-Thomas is a fantastic listener and gives thoughtful advice when needed. She was very helpful in navigating through the chaotic mental state I was in. She went over and beyond in meeting my needs and comforted me. I am currently healthy and back on track with my life, and I wouldn't be here without Dr. Ferguson's guidance.
Written on Feb 01, 2020 after therapy with carissa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and anger management
I had a difficult time prior to my experience with Dr. Ferguson Thomas. But she has been so kind respectful and open to me and my problems. She listens to what I have to say and writing it out really has helped me a lot
Written on Jan 03, 2020 after therapy with carissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life cha
I've been working with Carissa for a few months now and it's my first time ever in therapy of any kind. She's been attentive and understanding of my issues. She listens and gives feedback, she's also great at challenging me to look outside of what I feel like I know. She's amazing!
Written on Dec 17, 2019 after therapy with carissa for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Even after just one session with Dr. Ferguson-Thomas, I felt a sense of relief and less stress. It's great knowing I have someone that can support me as I navigate a transition in my life.
Written on Sep 23, 2019 after therapy with carissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coaching
I am glad that the first therapist I got was Dr. Ferguson. She some how keeps the fact about me straight and it makes me feel listened too.
Written on Sep 19, 2019 after therapy with carissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I came in feeling down and need to talk to someone about my pains and struggles, but Dr. Ferguson-Thomas has made my first experience an amazing one so far.
Written on Sep 16, 2019 after therapy with carissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
She was relatable and really easy to talk to.
Written on Jun 17, 2019 after therapy with carissa for 5 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I think that Dr. Ferguson-Thomas is a great counselor. I was nervous to try this app and I definitely feel confident in her. She is easy to talk to and offers great suggestions and tips.
Written on Apr 28, 2019 after therapy with carissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I've only been working with Dr. Ferguson for a short period of time but she has already given me helpful coping strategies to help me deal with my stress. I feel very positive about my experience with Dr. Ferguson and would recommend a family or friend to work with her.
Written on Apr 26, 2019 after therapy with carissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Ferguson-Thomas helped me to get through the depths of my grief with sensitivity and helpful advice.
Written on Mar 11, 2019 after therapy with carissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
Dr. Ferguson is a caring and honest counselor. She is easy to talk to and has a relaxing demeanor.
Written on Mar 06, 2019 after therapy with carissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Dr. Ferguson-Thomas is an experienced professional who listens exceptionally well and provides great advice from a logical, well-balanced point of view. I feel very lucky to have her as my therapist.
Written on Feb 26, 2019 after therapy with carissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Ferguson-Thomas has been very supportive, encouraging, and non-judgmental. She has been helpful in understanding my goals, responding in a caring way, sending pertinent resources, and making plans to reach my goals.
Written on Feb 25, 2019 after therapy with carissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
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