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- Values-focused care
- Emotion regulation skills
- Attachment-informed work
About Charissa
With 14 years of practice in Tennessee, she draws on approaches that focus on emotions, behavior, and connection. She often blends methods that help people clarify values, learn skills for emotional regulation, and repair attachment ruptures. Sessions may include skill practice, gentle exploration of past experiences, and planning for real-world changes.
Charissa has worked with neurodivergent people and LGBTQ+ individuals, and has experience supporting those affected by trauma, including working at the federal level with military and Veteran populations. She has also supported people coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress, and major life transitions. Her background includes work with autism spectrum supports and behavior-focused interventions.
In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and pacing. She helps clients set clear goals and break them into manageable steps. Skill building and emotion regulation are common early focuses when people feel overwhelmed.
Her aim is to help clients build resilience and better daily functioning. She encourages self-compassion and steady progress. People who want practical tools plus thoughtful emotional work may find her approach helpful.
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Approaches that guide online sessions and practical benefits
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people name what matters to them and take actions that match those values. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and getting unstuck by combining mindful awareness with goal-focused steps.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current connections. This approach can help people improve communication, repair trust, and feel more secure in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice can change over time as progress and priorities evolve.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the session formats offered before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also permits using worksheets, in-session skill practice, and real-time problem solving in the moment a difficulty arises. Licensed professionals adapt these approaches so practical skills and emotional processing can happen in remote appointments when that format is available.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem challenges. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, and coping after disasters.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, combining emotion-focused work with skills for coping and behavior change. The therapist uses methods aimed at values clarification, emotion regulation, and improving communication.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and populations, including trauma-related work and supports for neurodivergent people.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
The clinician holds the LCSW credential and practices in Tennessee.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used for appointments?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the therapist's biography does not list specific formats. Check available options when you schedule.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this clinician?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.