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Karissa graduated from Spalding University in Louisville, KY in 2014 with a Master of Social Work degree. With education being the forefront of her life, this accomplishment was the beginning of a career of her dreams: to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Currently, she works closely with those experiencing trauma related issues, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, identity issues, and more. As a Black queer woman, she believes representation is imperative for her fellow BIPOC folx and BPOQe folx to have options in the mental health world. Her goal is to provide quality, client-centered therapeutic service while bringing her genuine self to every session. She believes to help others on their journey to mental wellness and sustainability is a gift given to her to share.

Karissa’s philosophy is best represented in the quote, “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek,” President Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States of America. Enacting change, in Karissa’s opinion, means inserting yourself in spaces where that change is needed.

Karissa’s passion surrounding holistic advocacy for the Black and Black Queer community is the foundation for all her current and future endeavors. Karissa looks forward to every potential connection and intentional nurturing of the relationships that develop.

Karissa is a Texas BHEC approved clinical supervisor for LMSWs.

Education:

Master of Social Work Degree

Spalding University, 2014

Credentials and specialities:

TX Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Supervisor)- 63882

TX Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA

Methods of Payment:

Insurance: Cigna, Aetna, BCBS, United, Oscar Health, Optum, Oxford

Private Pay: Individuals- $135 per session; Couples- $150 per session; super bills for insurance by request