Therapist profile
Carissa Streich, LICSW
Washington
LICSW - Anger and life stress work
Continue with CarissaKey details
- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Washington / 60793828
- NPI1467920579
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWashington
About
- CBT and psychodynamic
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused steps
About Carissa
Carissa Streich is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with nine years of experience. She works with adults on common life challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and anger. Sessions address practical problems like career pressure, grief, coping with change, and issues related to trauma and abuse.
She uses straightforward talk in session and focuses on clients' strengths. Carissa blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with psychodynamic thinking and also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies. This means she looks at thoughts and behaviors, patterns from the past, and small steps that move things forward.
Her practice includes people dealing with substance concerns, eating issues, bipolar mood challenges, and compassion fatigue. She also works with people navigating blended family issues, divorce and separation, and workplace difficulties. Military and first responder issues are mentioned among her focus areas.
Carissa aims to set a clear pace and a plan with each person. She adjusts conversations and goals based on how someone is doing and what they want to change. That can mean skill building, problem-solving, or longer exploration of life patterns.
Her approach combines practical techniques and reflective sessions. People who want direct feedback and concrete tools alongside deeper reflection may find that style helpful. To begin, readers should use the site's matching process to schedule an initial meeting and discuss next steps.
How sessions work
How Carissa’s approaches translate to online work
Carissa draws on cognitive-behavioral therapy and client-centered methods in sessions. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills for managing anger, stress, and anxiety. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people find their own solutions and goals.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to pick approaches that fit. That collaborative planning helps set a pace and decide whether to focus on skill practice, problem solving, or exploring longer-term patterns.
Confirm the exact session formats available before you book, as they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can use different methods to help people manage anger and related concerns while working around everyday schedules.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She works with adults who want to manage irritability, snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, and anger tied to stress or trauma.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and strengths-based, combining practical skill teaching with reflection on long-term patterns.
How much experience does she have working with these concerns?
She has nine years of experience helping people with anger, trauma, depression, anxiety, and related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a LICSW licensed in Washington and provides services from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed here; confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be held.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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