Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
How Carissa works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Carissa
Carissa Streich is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Washington who focuses on practical, person-centered care. She uses straightforward conversation to help people manage strong feelings and stressful life events. Her style is warm and direct, with an emphasis on strengths and real-world steps.
She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that fuel anxiety, anger, or depression. She also brings psychodynamic ideas to bear when early experiences or relationship patterns are relevant to current struggles.
Background and approach
Sessions are paced to the person’s needs and comfort level. Carissa has nine years of experience across settings with a wide range of concerns. She has helped people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, and work-related stress.
She also supports those facing identity and sexuality questions, relationship and family problems, and challenges that can come with life transitions. People seeking help for anger or difficulty coping often leave sessions with concrete tools to manage impulses, calm intense moments, and repair relationships. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when change feels hard or motivation is mixed.
Solution-focused work provides short-term strategies when quick relief or focused goals are a priority. Carissa aims to create an atmosphere of respect and sensitivity. She meets people where they are and partners with them to build practical plans for change and growth.
What Carissa works with
Everything Carissa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Carissa's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Blended family issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Carissa lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-driven care delivered online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building trust so people feel heard and respected. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through emotions and find their own answers.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical exercises and coping skills for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress so people can change unhelpful patterns in daily life.
Motivational interviewing helps when a person feels unsure about change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify values and boost readiness to try new strategies.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that match those goals and preferences. Plans and pacing are adjusted as progress is made.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full conversation and visual cues. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging provide quick check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules while keeping focus on practical progress.
Questions people ask about Carissa
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, eating concerns, self-esteem, career strain, compassion fatigue, and related issues.
What is the therapeutic approach like?
The approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions can include short-term goal work and practical tools as well as exploration of underlying patterns.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has nine years of experience working in behavioral health settings and with a broad range of concerns and life stages.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Washington LICSW and practices while licensed in Washington.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How is cost handled for online sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.