Therapist profile
Clarissa Williams, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Stress and Relationships
Continue with ClarissaWhere Clarissa stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH26991; LMHC, Washington / MHC.LH.70116944
- NPI
- 1679196471
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- EMDR options
About Clarissa
Clarissa Williams is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with four years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, ADHD, addictions, and codependency among other struggles. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than jargon.
Before meeting someone, Clarissa listens for the concrete problems that are wearing them down. She pays attention to family patterns, loss, and caregiving strain. She also addresses control issues, avoidance, and the effects of long-term stress on daily functioning.
Her work blends several evidence-based approaches. Clarissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking. She incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness techniques are used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.
For people who carry trauma, she may integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to process upsetting memories. Client-Centered Therapy underpins the sessions, with the person’s perspective guiding goals and pacing.
Clarissa aims for practical strategies clients can try between sessions. She helps people set clearer boundaries, manage overwhelming feelings, and make small changes that add up. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
How Clarissa’s approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s point of view. The therapist follows the client’s lead, helps set goals, and adjusts pace based on what feels most useful. This approach supports people who want to be heard and to clarify what they want to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Sessions include identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing new behaviors between meetings. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for handling strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. Skills include emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for clearer boundaries and steadier responses.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Clarissa will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. This is a joint process that can shift over time as needs change.
Confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking, since the biography did not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to help sessions fit into everyday life rather than adding extra burden.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida, Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Clarissa works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, parenting issues, ADHD, addictions, codependency, and related concerns.
How would she approach my situation?
She blends Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive and behavioral tools, teaching practical skills to manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Clarissa has four years of experience as a practicing therapist.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and Washington and is based in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept clients outside the United States at this time.
What formats are her sessions available in?
Specific session formats were not listed in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.