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Karissa Thomas , LMSW

Therapist in Michigan

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About Karissa

Karissa Thomas, LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), is a clinical social worker based in Michigan who focuses on helping people feel heard and understood as they address life\'s challenges. She centers her work on empowering clients to navigate stressors and struggles, approaching each person with genuine curiosity and a non-judgmental stance.

Karissa believes that individuals are the experts on their own experiences and needs, and she blends a practical, straightforward style with compassion. She fosters an environment where openness and vulnerability are welcomed and seen as meaningful components of growth.

Comfortable bringing warmth and even laughter into the therapeutic relationship, Karissa aims to create a collaborative space where honesty and willingness to engage in the process support real movement toward goals. Her approach is grounded, personable, and committed to helping clients work through whatever they are facing.

Therapeutic Approaches Karissa Brings to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, invites clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to take steps that align with personal values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and navigating life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships that stem from early connections with caregivers; it helps people understand how those patterns influence intimacy, communication, and trust. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client\'s perspective, offering a supportive, empathetic space where the therapist follows the client\'s lead to promote self-awareness and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Karissa works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time and checks in with clients to adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Karissa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access care from home, while still working with a licensed professional who can apply these approaches effectively in an online format.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Karissa Thomas have?

Karissa Thomas has 7 years of experience.

Is Karissa Thomas a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. License details are MI LMSW 6801108127.

In which languages does Karissa Thomas provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Karissa Thomas located?

She is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Karissa Thomas as my therapist?

You can work with Karissa Thomas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Karissa Thomas work with international clients?

Yes, Karissa Thomas works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Karissa Thomas cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist\'s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

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