I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and have worked in the mental health and substance abuse field for over 12 years. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with substance abuse, PTSD, and severe mental illness. I utilize a holistic, trauma-informed approach to support a person’s strengths, reduce distress associated with maladaptive coping mechanisms, and develop ways to better manage stress. I aim to provide you with the tools and skills to live a life in line with your goals related to personal growth. I look forward to supporting you in your journey.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Bipolar disorder, Depression, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Codependency, Communication problems, Dissociation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury
PA LPC PC014442
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Carissa has been more than understanding and helpful with the overwhelming amount of things I’ve been dealing with. She has a sweet and calm demeanor that is so comforting. It’s been a few months now, and I look forward to every session. I’ve grown so much, and Carissa has helped guide me through becoming who I want to be
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Carissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Just awesome and helps me out
Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Carissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes