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Hello Everyone! I love learning new things and meeting new people. My strongest approach is solution focused becaue this modality allows me to get to the root of the issue and use treatment approaches that can directly address the concern. I look forward to treating all types of individuals and I am open to understanding the needs if solution focused is not the best fit. I want to present an open, client centered style that’s welcoming to all individuals. My goal, is to help you achieve your own goals and improve your quality of life. I remain dedicated to providing quality services to enhance emotional well being. My experiences working with families range from Military to LGBTQIA couples and families. My experience in these areas can allow you to be at ease knowing that I can understand complex issues and have methods to treat them. Personally, I am a single mother of three wonderful, beautiful children and am currently pursuing a Doctorate of Psychology. I love to be active and help in the community whenever possible. I am absolutely in love with basketball and can talk for hours about any team you’d like.
Professional experience
4yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyLGBTQ+Trauma, AbuseCoping with life changesADHD
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
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Cartessa supported me a lot when I was working through my self esteem and anxiety issues. I always felt heard, and she is a very compassionate therapist.
Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with Cartessa for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Cartessa is a major reason why I continue to stick with therapy after being very skeptical about the process. I love how she understands how I process information and adapts her communication to make sure I comprehend.
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Cartessa for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Cartessa has helped me grow into a completely new person, evolve into somebody i never thought i could be. She has helped me lay dead things to rest and grow new seeds i needed a push to plant.
Written on Mar 19, 2022 after therapy with Cartessa for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Cartessa is wonderful at breaking down what I am saying. She help to come up with a plan to follow and help me to gain control of my emotions and situations.
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Cartessa for 8 months
She is great and I would highly recommend her she is a good listener and gives good advice
Written on Feb 13, 2022 after therapy with Cartessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Cartessa is an amazing therapist. She utilizes worksheets and tools to better get to the core issues. I was struggling during a time of immense uncertainty and stress, and I feel she gives me the tools I need for myself. Working with Cartessa, I have gained greater levels of emotional awareness and empowerment. I highly recommend Cartessa. She is professional, kind, and knowledgeable. I feel comfortable and safe enough to be challenged to grow in the ways I want to grow.
Written on Nov 06, 2021 after therapy with Cartessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cartessa is so warm, thoughtful, and gives such good feedback. She balances holding a neutral perspective while giving me advice that’s clearly tailored to me, and shows me that she’s always listening. I am so grateful to have connected to her!
Written on Oct 25, 2021 after therapy with Cartessa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Cartessa is just dope. Period. She's kind and flexible. She helped my partner and I both feel seen and heard in our sessions.
Written on Sep 02, 2021 after therapy with Cartessa for 2 months
Cartessa is kind and funny and empowering. I adore her.
Written on Aug 27, 2021 after therapy with Cartessa for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Cartessa helped me so immensely in such a short time. I learned so many little things from her that helped me improve my day-to-day life, and it’s been an absolute pleasure to have her as my counselor!
Written on Aug 09, 2021 after therapy with Cartessa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
An absolute gem! Cartessa has helped me through so many situations and is somebody I look forward to speaking to regularly.
She is somebody I can always look to to interpret a situation fairly and provide me with the correct support and guidance that I may need.
She has had a hugely positive impact on my life.
Written on Jun 09, 2021 after therapy with Cartessa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I appreciate working with her, and I look forward to growing with Cartessa.
Written on May 11, 2021 after therapy with Cartessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders
Cartessa has a beautiful and understanding soul, I always feel heard and understood and she has helped me understand my feelings and actions. Lovely lady
Written on Apr 29, 2021 after therapy with Cartessa for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Cartessa is incredibly kind and caring while also being very professional. She's very insightful and that makes it really easy to talk to her, even when you have a hard time expressing exactly what is bothering you. She is the first therapist I've felt safe and comfortable with.
Written on Mar 11, 2021 after therapy with Cartessa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Cartessa, is amazing and she knows what she is talking about.. I am so glad I was able to have her as a counselor.. She helped me with a few things for my teenage daughter. That I needed some understanding too.
Thank you so much for everything!!
Written on Feb 28, 2021 after therapy with Cartessa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and parenting issues
Cartessa was amazing and helped me grow so much in a short space of time. She gets a perfect balance between being honest and realistic about me and my situation but also not making my feelings invalid and ultimately just making me feel better.
Written on Feb 10, 2021 after therapy with Cartessa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
This is my first time in therapy as an adult, and I feel fortunate to have been matched with Cartessa. She is intelligent, kind, patient, and has a sense of humor. She really listens to me, and is supportive yet holds me accountable. From just three sessions I've already gained insight into situations I wouldn't have had before. I also really appreciate that Cartessa doesn't force any particular type of counseling onto me. I can tell she assesses my comfort level, my personality, and where my headspace is at each session in order to offer her expertise in the most effective manner possible. Long story not so short, Cartessa is great!
Written on Jan 28, 2021 after therapy with Cartessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cartessa is light and positivity - you will definitely know she is in your corner! I found the few months I have worked with her to be very encouraging with some suggestions for options to try. Overall, I feel very lucky to have met her as Cartessa was exactly the person I needed during this season.
Written on Jan 20, 2021 after therapy with Cartessa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Cartessa is a wonderful counselor to work with. She is always understanding and insightful. She challenges me and offers great suggestions on how to improve my life. Highly recommended.
Written on Nov 13, 2020 after therapy with Cartessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
Cartessa has been so great, she follows up to check in and provided multiple tools to help solve my problem. She was kind and compassionate and relatable.
Written on Nov 08, 2020 after therapy with Cartessa for 3 weeks on issues concerning career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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