Dr. Corlissa Wilson , LPC

Dr. Corlissa Wilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia who brings a deep commitment to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. She holds an Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology, a doctoral degree focused on advanced counseling practice, and is also recognized as a National Certified Counselor, a National Certified School Counselor, and a Certified Trauma Specialist. As an LPC she holds a state license to provide professional counseling services.

Her background includes 28 years as a school counselor working with elementary and middle school students, experience in private practice, and a decade of teaching graduate coursework for the University of Phoenix. Dr. Wilson describes her approach as eclectic and collaborative - she partners with clients to identify concerns, set achievable goals, and apply practical strategies between sessions. Clients of all ages may receive tailored techniques and occasional therapeutic assignments to support progress outside the session.

Dr. Wilson also volunteers with community organizations and facilitates grief groups for adolescents and their parents. She earned a BBA in Marketing, an M.Ed. in Community Counseling, and an Ed.S. in School Counseling from the University of West Georgia. Married and part of a blended family, she approaches each person and situation as unique and offers supportive guidance for those ready to take the step toward change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Corlissa Wilson uses well-established, practical approaches that translate smoothly to online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own perspective and strengths - the therapist provides empathic support and helps clients explore values, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life changes at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing concrete skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy is goal-oriented and action-focused - it helps clients clarify goals, build on existing resources, and make measurable progress in a relatively brief time frame.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Wilson collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so the work remains practical and client-centered. This collaborative stance supports personalized care whether the focus is coping, relationships, grief, or trauma.

Online therapy offers flexible options for connecting - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to choose what works best for their schedule and comfort level. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access licensed professionals from home or another convenient location.