Clarissa Peralta , LCSW

Clarissa Peralta is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Texas with three years of professional experience. She centers her work on supporting people who are coping with stress and anxiety and those who want to move toward a more fulfilling, happier life. Clarissa views each person as the expert of their own story and looks for the strengths and resources a client already possesses to address the challenges they face.

She emphasizes a collaborative, respectful approach that honors a client's courage in taking the first step toward change. Clarissa provides steady support as clients explore their goals, process difficult experiences, and build practical ways to cope. Her style is warm and encouraging while remaining focused on helping clients identify and use the skills they already have to create meaningful change.

Whether someone is beginning therapy for the first time or returning after a break, Clarissa aims to create an atmosphere that fosters growth, resilience, and clearer direction for the next steps in life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Clarissa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a clear emphasis on strengths-based work - this approach helps clients identify personal resources and abilities they can use to address stress, anxiety, and life transitions. It focuses on building on existing strengths rather than only fixing problems, which can be empowering for those feeling overwhelmed.

She also uses supportive counseling that offers encouragement, validation, and practical coping strategies. This style helps clients navigate difficult emotions related to grief, trauma, relationships, or major life changes while developing concrete tools to manage day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Clarissa works with each client to determine which techniques align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from different locations within Texas. These formats support consistent access to a licensed professional and can increase flexibility for those balancing work, family, or other responsibilities.