Carissa Streich, LICSW
- Trauma-informed care
- Strengths-based approach
- Flexible online sessions
About Carissa Streich
Her counseling style is direct yet warm and grounded in a strengths-based perspective that emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques and psychodynamic ideas within a trauma-informed framework to address both symptoms and underlying patterns. Treatment plans, pace, and the tone of dialogue are tailored to each person's specific needs and goals.
Carissa focuses on practical tools and personal insight, helping clients navigate change, manage difficult emotions, and strengthen relationships. She aims to empower people to take meaningful steps toward recovery and growth while recognizing and building on their existing resilience. For those ready to reach out, she offers supportive, collaborative care that adapts to individual circumstances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Carissa Streich have?
Carissa Streich has nine years of experience as a clinical social worker.
Is Carissa Streich a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LICSW credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. License details: WA LICSW 60793828.
In which languages does Carissa Streich provide therapy?
Carissa provides therapy in English.
Where is Carissa Streich located?
Carissa Streich is located in Washington.
How can I work with Carissa Streich as my therapist?
You can work with Carissa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Carissa Streich work with international clients?
Carissa Streich does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Carissa Streich 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 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Carissa draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic approaches to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on meeting people where they are, offering empathy, acceptance, and collaboration so clients can explore their values and make choices that fit their lives. CBT emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Psychodynamic therapy explores patterns that developed over time - such as repeated relationship dynamics or emotional responses - to increase self-understanding and shift long-standing difficulties.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Carissa works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods and pace as progress unfolds so the work aligns with each person's needs.
Online therapy offers flexibility by making sessions accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from locations that are convenient. Licensed professionals can adapt therapeutic techniques to each format to help clients move toward their goals.