Carisa Givens , LPC

Carisa Givens is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 12 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar mood concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and blended family challenges, career-related stress, and caregiving strain. She brings a respectful, compassionate style to her work and avoids stigmatizing labels, focusing instead on each person's strengths, values, and goals.

Carisa draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, and she tailors interventions to meet individual needs. Her practice includes work with LGBT clients, families navigating complex dynamics, people coping with hospice and end-of-life concerns, and those experiencing compassion fatigue or isolation.

She provides services in both English and Spanish and works with international clients. As an LPC, Carisa holds professional licensure to provide counseling services and emphasizes collaboration, practical skill-building, and supportive guidance to help clients navigate life changes and build resilience. Her goal is to create a respectful space where people can explore challenges, improve communication, and move toward more fulfilling and manageable lives.

Integrated Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Carisa Givens draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working with clients online. ACT helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it can be useful for chronic stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and unconditional respect, creating space for clients to explore identity, relationship concerns, and parenting challenges at their own pace. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carisa collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life, and she adapts strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping their treatment.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or caregiving responsibilities. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy schedules, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while allowing for a mix of full sessions and shorter check-ins based on what the client and therapist decide.