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Carissa Streich

Carissa Streich

LICSW

Washington

Warm, direct LICSW helping people make change

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At a glance

Credentials
LICSW
License
LICSW, Washington / 60793828
Experience
9 years
Languages
English
Location
Washington

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Strengths focused
    • Practical strategies

    About Carissa

    Carissa Streich is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington. She approaches therapy with warmth and directness, helping people face stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She also supports those coping with trauma, grief, relationship strain, and workplace pressures.

    Carissa blends practical tools with a focus on each person's strengths. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and on cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses client-centered and psychodynamic ideas when exploring patterns that show up across relationships.

    Her style is straightforward but respectful. Sessions are paced to fit what each person needs, with an emphasis on clear goals and usable strategies. She pays close attention to how past hurt and trauma affect present-day coping.

    Carissa has nine years of experience in clinical social work and has worked with a wide range of concerns, including addictions, bipolar disorder, eating issues, self-harm, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with blended family issues, divorce and separation, first responder and veteran-related stress, and questions around sexuality and non-monogamous relationships.

    People who come to her can expect focused conversations, concrete skills to try between sessions, and collaborative planning. To begin, the usual process is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the listed availability.

  2. Using evidence-based approaches for online care

    Carissa often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and build internal motivation for change. This approach is useful for challenges such as addictions, behavior change, and moving through ambivalence about next steps. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the person’s pace to create a respectful working relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used as well, helps people identify patterns of thinking and behavior and then practice new, more helpful responses.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and what feels useful in session. Plans and pacing are adjusted over time based on what helps most.

    Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy days. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to balance therapy with work or family responsibilities.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Blended family issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    9+ years

    Listed in

    Washington

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

    She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, eating concerns, and workplace stress.

    What is the general therapy style and approach?

    The style is warm and direct, with a strengths focus. Carissa mixes Motivational Interviewing, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused work to suit each person.

    How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

    She has nine years of experience in clinical social work working with people across many concerns and settings.

    What credential and location are listed for this clinician?

    The clinician holds a LICSW credential and practices in Washington.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Are international clients accepted?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does payment and cost work for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to start working together?

    Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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