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Apr 13, 2026
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About Carissa
You're feeling overwhelmed. You're carrying generational trauma. You have family of origin trauma to unpack. Your emotional reactions feel reactive and uncontrollable. Defenses feel high. Stress has left you in a state of “survival mode” and you are wanting to slow down & cope. I often work with clients who have experiences with Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). I support you in understanding your reactions and exploring coping strategies that feel more supportive to you now and as you grow and adapt. I focus on trauma, abuse, dysfunctional relationship patterns, identity, self-worth, anxiety, depression, body-image and burnout.
My style is relational, showing up to collaboratively create a connection that is full of trust & authenticity. I bring humor & radical compassion. My approach is strength based, knowing that you inherently hold wisdom and the capacity for growth & healing. I am client-centered, centering you and your goals & autonomy. I'm biracial, Latina and liberationist.
It's brave of you to seek support. You deserve a space to be truly heard and express your pain, anger, worry and sadness. Together, we can explore curiosity towards more capacity for clarity, joy and ease. I often work with those who identify as Latine/x, People of Color, multicultural &/or Queer. Reach out for a consultation meeting to discuss more!
At a glance
- Treats
- Anxiety, Body Positivity, Coping Skills, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Domestic Violence
- Approach
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Attachment-based, Compassion Focused, Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Insurance
- Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Moda Health, PacificSource, Providence
- Format
- In-person (Portland) · Telehealth (Oregon-wide)
- License
- MSW, CSWA, OR #A16920
- Accepting new clients
- Yes
Details
Female
Telehealth
Telehealth & phone sessions
In-Person
Portland, OR
Specialties
Anxiety
Body Positivity
Coping Skills
Depression
Dissociative Disorders
Domestic Violence
Emotional Disturbance
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Substance Use
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Treatment Approaches
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7739 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland
Portland, OR 9797219
- MSW, CSWA Lic #A16920
- Telehealth Available
- In-Person Sessions
- Female
- Accepting New Patients
Oregon Cities
Specialties
Therapy Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) (126)
- Person-Centered (125)
- Strength-Based (120)
- Trauma Focused (107)
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) (91)
- EMDR (87)
- Attachment-based (86)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) (83)
- Culturally Sensitive (82)
- Motivational Interviewing (78)
- Relational (76)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT) (73)
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