Dr. Carissa Ferguson-thomas, LCSW

Dr. Carissa Ferguson-thomas brings 22 years of clinical experience delivering individual, couples, and family therapy. She holds a Doctorate and master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as a master’s and bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Temple University. She is licensed as a psychologist and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that reflects advanced social work training and clinical licensure to provide therapy.

Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dr. Ferguson-thomas also uses an eclectic, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach. She meets people where they are and collaborates with them to explore challenges, set goals, and develop practical plans for change. Over the course of her career she has helped people address depression, anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and she supports clients facing intimate relationship difficulties, family conflicts, major life transitions, and grief and loss.

Beginning therapy can feel stressful, and Dr. Ferguson-thomas aims to reduce that burden by offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for open conversation. She emphasizes a warm, trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for lasting progress and works with each person to identify strengths, overcome barriers, and move toward their goals. She practices in New Jersey.