- Stress and anxiety
- Family and relationships
- CBT DBT EMDR mindfulness
About Clarissa
Clarissa Williams is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationships, grief, eating issues, parenting, self-esteem, career worries, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Clarissa works with adults who are navigating these challenges and with people who are facing compassion fatigue from caregiving roles.
She writes plainly and keeps sessions focused on real problems. Clarissa uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and help clients describe what matters most. She pairs that with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and with skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to manage strong emotions.
Her background includes work across diverse communities in Florida, which informs her cultural awareness in sessions. Clarissa explains options clearly and adapts how she works based on a client's situation. Expect direct conversation about goals and steps to try between meetings.
She also integrates EMDR for processing traumatic memories when appropriate, and mindfulness practices to build attention and reduce reactivity. Those methods are used alongside talk work rather than replacing it. Clarissa helps people break problems into manageable steps and track progress over time.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches shape online work
Clients can expect work informed by Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens without judgment and helps people clarify what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication when feelings run high.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust what they do based on what helps. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus more on skills training, memory processing work, or reflective conversation.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for remote meetings and suggest practical at-home practices to support progress between sessions.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, self-esteem, career issues, and other life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She combines Client-Centered listening with practical CBT techniques and DBT skills. Sessions focus on goals, coping strategies, and steps to try between meetings.
What experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with diverse communities and bringing cultural awareness into sessions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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