- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship skills
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Carissa
Carissa Alt-Frankard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 11 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and issues common in young adulthood such as workplace pressure and social isolation. She also addresses self-esteem, depression, ADHD, grief, parenting, and body image concerns.
Carissa keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what matters to the client and helps break problems into manageable steps. Conversations often focus on communication skills, coping strategies, and making small changes that add up over time.
Her work includes helping people work through guilt, shame, forgiveness, and family problems. She supports women with pregnancy and childbirth questions and body image struggles. Carissa also helps people clarify life purpose and handle career and workplace issues.
She uses client-centered methods alongside evidence-informed tools. That means the person’s values and goals guide the work, and specific techniques are added when useful. Mindfulness, cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas are all part of her toolkit.
Sessions are practical and aimed at real-life improvements. Carissa supports clients who want clearer communication, steadier moods, or better coping with life changes. To begin, clients follow the site’s matching process and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Carissa draws on client-centered therapy to focus sessions on each person's values and immediate needs. This approach means conversations are led by what matters to the client, with the therapist offering reflection and practical next steps. It is helpful for people trying to make sense of life changes or clarify goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes. CBT techniques are useful for anxiety, mood shifts, and workplace stress because they give clear steps to try between sessions. Mindfulness therapy offers short practices to reduce reactivity and build concentration, which can help with rumination and social anxiety.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. Carissa will help figure out which approaches fit a client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The process is collaborative and revisited as circumstances change.
Session format details are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a daily schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between commitments. They also allow clients to try shorter or more frequent sessions if that fits their routine.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, grief, parenting, career and young adult challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
She practices client-centered care and pairs that with CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to address practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
Carissa has 11 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of life and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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