- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness practice
- Career and grief
About Carisa
Carisa Givens is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, career questions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Carisa blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That means she helps people notice what matters, try specific skills, and practice new ways of thinking and acting. Conversations are interactive and focused on immediate concerns as well as longer term goals.
Carisa commonly helps people coping with family conflict, blended family challenges, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and issues stemming from family of origin. She also supports those dealing with depression, bipolar symptoms, loneliness, sleep trouble, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Career and work stress are frequent topics in her practice.
Her work includes end-of-life and hospice related counseling, grief after loss, and support for people navigating commitment or intimacy problems. She also addresses codependency, control issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness. Sessions can include practical communication skills and problem-focused steps to manage daily life.
Carisa emphasizes clear, respectful conversation. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters and take small actions toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for life changes, feeling stuck, and managing anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, sleep trouble, or low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respectful, nonjudgmental conversation and follows the client's concerns to build understanding and practical next steps.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration shapes session topics and homework so the work feels relevant and manageable.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it possible to meet with a licensed professional across locations. These practical benefits can help someone keep therapy consistent while dealing with work, family, or health changes.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas, Oregon
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family challenges, career stress, and related problems.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach mixes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people clarify values and try practical behavioral steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns including grief, family issues, and career stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices with a Texas location listed.
Can I meet with her in Spanish or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.