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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and family
- Parenting and pregnancy
About Carissa
LPC in Wisconsin with 11 years of clinical experience, Carissa Alt-Frankard supports people through major life changes and ongoing struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She focuses on relationship and family concerns, parenting, career transitions, grief, and self-esteem. Sessions are conducted in English and her practice is based in Wisconsin.
Carissa prioritizes straightforward conversation and practical steps. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to each person. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns. Mindfulness techniques are used to help clients manage anxiety and stay present.
Many clients come with communication problems, body image worries, or questions about life purpose. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness, jealousy, and isolation. For parents she addresses the strains of parenting and issues around pregnancy and childbirth.
Carissa works with young adults facing workplace stress, social anxiety, and the transition to independent life. She helps people improve self-love, cope with life changes, and find clearer direction in their careers. Sessions include practical coping strategies and short-term goal work when that fits.
Her style blends motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set achievable steps and build momentum. Conversations aim to be direct and respectful, with an emphasis on what clients can try between sessions. To begin, readers are asked to use the site's matching and scheduling flow to arrange a first appointment.
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How her approaches shape remote work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify values and make decisions by centering their own perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It provides concrete techniques for managing anxiety, negative thinking, and mood shifts.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will help identify which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. Sessions can include short action steps, skill practice, and check-ins to see what works between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for practicing skills in everyday settings and maintaining continuity during life transitions.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, parenting, career shifts, grief, and self-esteem issues.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her work draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of experience providing therapeutic support.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.