- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Career guidance
About Clarissa
With seven years of experience, Clarissa creates space for practical problem solving and emotional processing. She centers sessions on each person’s goals and pace. That can mean learning new ways to handle strong emotions, improving communication, or sorting through career decisions.
Her work draws on client-centered methods to make sure the person feels heard. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used when clients want short-term momentum and clear next steps.
Clarissa is dual licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider, LPC-MHSP, and as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC. She practices in Florida and supports people navigating grief, relationship strain, blended family challenges, workplace stress, and major life changes.
Sessions are offered in English. Clarissa encourages people to take the first step and reach out when they are ready to work toward a more balanced, satisfying life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Florida, Tennessee
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Clarissa commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques when helping people address common life and career concerns. Client-centered work means the session centers on listening, reflecting what a person says, and helping them feel understood so they can decide what matters most. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce anxiety or improve mood.She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to build momentum and set clear next steps when that fits a person’s goals. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Clarissa will discuss what feels most useful, try methods together, and adjust based on the person’s needs and preferences.
The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling, fitting appointments around work or childcare, and shorter check-ins when that helps maintain progress. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current online options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Licensed professionals can still work effectively across distance by keeping sessions goal-focused and practical.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting and anger issues, career and workplace concerns, relationship and family problems, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is open and nonjudgmental, focusing on listening first and then working together to try practical strategies that address daily life and emotions.
How much experience does she bring?
Clarissa has seven years of clinical experience working with people on a range of concerns from parenting struggles to workplace stress.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the credential LPC-MHSP, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider, and the LMHC credential, and she practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.