Carissa (she/her)

Carissa | Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at our Atlas Therapy Cambridge office supporting members of the Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo region and its surrounding areas. I support teens and adults facing a wide range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, stress, and burnout in addition to supporting individuals struggling with emotional regulation, self-esteem and confidence, and families going through adjustment periods. In 2021 I graduated from the University of Guelph with an Honours degree in Psychology and a focus in developmental behaviour. I have more than 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and young adults in addition to specialized training in supporting at-risk youth.

As a holistic and integrative psychotherapist, I place great emphasis on supporting my clients in a manner that is specific to them and their goals. I am trained in Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). In each approach, I also implement trauma-informed care and cultural responsiveness.

The counselling process can be frightening and overwhelming, but I believe that my clients are the experts of their own life story, and I am simply a humble listener. When starting therapy with me I will go on this part of your life’s journey with you and together we will work on increasing your mental health and improving your wellbeing. I welcome you to set up a free 15-minute consultation to see if I am the right fit for your therapeutic journey.