- Stress and anxiety
- Practical coping skills
- Client-centered care
About Clarissa
With seven years of clinical experience, Clarissa draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person's needs. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and wants to find the energy to make a change.
Clarissa has worked with people facing parenting challenges, anger, career stress, grief, relationship strains, and self-esteem concerns. She pays attention to attachment and communication patterns that often affect daily life. She also supports clients dealing with blended family issues, separation, pregnancy and childbirth transitions, workplace problems, and young adult concerns.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with short-term strategies and longer-term skills as needed. Clarissa encourages clients to set realistic steps and track progress between meetings. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort and adjusts techniques based on what’s helping most.
Clarissa holds LPC-MHSP (Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider) and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients. To begin, readers should use the site's Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Florida, Tennessee
Languages
English
How Clarissa’s approaches fit with online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so people feel heard and respected; it helps when someone needs a steady, empathetic space to sort through stress and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the thoughts that shape feelings and behaviors and teaches clear techniques to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety and low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want and find their own reasons to change, which can be helpful for career shifts, parenting goals, or breaking unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. That plan can change as progress is made, and techniques are combined when that helps.
Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, handle follow-up check-ins, or practice skills between meetings without long travel. Others appreciate shorter or more frequent check-ins when working through a stressful life change. Talk with the therapist during the scheduling step to decide what session rhythm and format will work best for everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Clarissa often address?
She helps people with stress and anxiety, parenting difficulties, anger, career challenges, grief, low self-esteem, and relationship or family strains.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are client-centered and practical, focusing on the person's goals and immediate needs while building longer-term coping skills.
What is Clarissa's experience?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of issues from workplace stress to attachment and communication problems.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
Clarissa holds LPC-MHSP and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.