- Stress and anxiety
- Career and work stress
- Grief and loss
About Carisa
Carisa Givens is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 12 years of experience. She supports people managing stress, anxiety, grief, career concerns, family challenges, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Carisa also works with those facing sleep problems, parenting strain, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder.
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and elements of narrative work. In sessions she focuses on clear, practical strategies alongside reflective conversation. That includes looking at thoughts and behaviors, identifying values, and trying experiments between meetings to test change.
Carisa has experience helping people navigate blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, attachment and family-of-origin problems. She also addresses issues such as guilt, shame, isolation, and end-of-life concerns. Her practice includes coaching-style support for career transitions and work-related stress.
She offers services in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. Location is Texas and she holds LPC credentials in that state. Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; fees vary by location.
To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. That process helps identify current needs and choose an initial approach to work on together.
How ACT, CBT and client-centered work translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small committed steps toward them while learning to accept uncomfortable feelings. It often suits people dealing with anxiety, low motivation, or life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors affect each other and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and worry about work or school.
Client-Centered work emphasizes listening, reflection, and building a trusting working relationship so clients can find their own solutions. This approach supports conversations about identity, relationships, and difficult family dynamics.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest techniques that match what you want to work on. Together you can try different methods and adjust the focus as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or commuting because they reduce travel time and can allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let you use video, phone, or other arrangements if those are supported, helping therapy fit into a busy early-adult schedule.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas, Oregon
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, grief, career worries, family challenges, relationship and intimacy-related issues, mood concerns, and parenting strain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered work, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing into practical sessions focused on actions and reflection.
What is her background and experience?
She has 12 years of counseling experience working with a range of concerns including blended families, caregiver stress, codependency, and career-related issues.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can I work with her in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are held.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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