Carissa Witham
LCSW
Psychotherapist
About Me
Education and Background
University of Southern California
- Masters in Social Work, Concentration in Children, Youth, and Families
Central Connecticut State University
- Bachelor in Social Work, Minor in Sociology
Work Experience & Specialization
- Childhood trauma
- Issue of Adolescence
- Anxiety and depression
- Life Skills
- LGBTQ +
- Addiction and Substance Abuse
More About
Carissa attended USC to obtain her master’s degree in social work with an emphasis in clinical work for children, youth, and families. Carissa’s goal is to create an atmosphere that allows you to feel comfortable and safe to explore all thoughts and feelings openly in session. Her role is to support you while making positive changes that help meet your goals. Her experience includes working with the child welfare system, residential treatment programs, a full service partnership, IPV/DV services, and other community based work.
Goals
- Create a space for healing and authenticity
- Increasing Self-Awareness
- Build a tool box of healthy coping skills
- Enhance personal growth and self-worth
Clinical Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-based/Solution Focused Therapy
- Family System