- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Trauma informed methods
About Clarissa
Clarissa Williams is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with four years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, family conflict, anger, ADHD, and related concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use day to day to manage overwhelming feelings and make decisions about next steps.
She works with adults who are navigating big life changes, career shifts, relationship strain, or the fallout from past trauma. Clarissa uses approaches that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, EMDR, and mindfulness tools. These methods are used to reduce distressing symptoms and improve coping skills rather than to promise specific outcomes.
In sessions she listens for what matters most to each person and helps them clarify priorities. Conversations often include identifying unhelpful thinking, practicing new ways of reacting, and using grounding or mindfulness when emotions feel intense. She also supports people working through grief, loss, and the practical side of parenting stress.
Her background includes work with diverse communities and attention to cultural context. Clarissa will talk through what you want from counseling and suggest approaches that fit your situation and goals. She asks clients to consider which skills feel workable in their daily life and adjusts the plan as needed.
Practical steps to begin are straightforward: complete the initial matching questionnaire, choose a session time, and start with a first meeting to identify priorities and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can find their own answers. Online sessions using this approach often center on honest conversation and planning practical next steps for daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with actions that change mood and behavior; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. Clarissa will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That recommendation is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking because the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or offering alternatives when video is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for remote use, such as guided mindfulness practices, thought records for CBT homework, or DBT skills coaching during stressful moments. These practical adjustments aim to help integrate therapy into everyday routines without promising a specific result.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief, parenting issues, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship struggles, depression, bipolar concerns, and other life changes listed in her specialties.
How does she approach feeling stuck or unsure about direction?
Clarissa uses client-centered conversation alongside practical techniques from CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness to clarify priorities and develop manageable steps forward.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of clinical experience and has worked with diverse communities, bringing attention to cultural context in sessions.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the provided information.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.