- Work well-being
- Stress and anxiety
- Practical coping
About Carissa
Carissa Alt-Frankard is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin who helps people through meaningful life transitions and everyday struggles. She brings 11 years of experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps that fit each person’s life. Carissa aims to create a warm, straightforward space where clients can be honest and begin to make change.
She commonly supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She also helps with relationship and family concerns, communication problems, and parenting challenges. Work and wellbeing issues such as career strain and workplace stress are part of her practice as well.
Carissa pays attention to body image, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and issues common to young adults. She addresses feelings like guilt, shame, isolation, and jealousy in ways that are direct and kind. The goal is to help people rebuild self-esteem and move toward what matters to them.
Her work uses practical, evidence-informed methods including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on small steps that add up.
People who prefer a respectful, down-to-earth approach tend to do well with her. She emphasizes honest conversation, clear goals, and steady support while clients try new ways of coping and relating.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding a person's perspective and building a trusting relationship. In sessions this looks like the therapist listening closely, reflecting what she hears, and helping people name their priorities and values.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into clear patterns of thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps with anxiety, depression, workplace stress, and many day-to-day difficulties by using small experiments and practical skills.
Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment and to how people react to stress. Simple breathing and awareness practices are used to reduce reactivity and improve focus during challenging times.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Carissa will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adapt methods that suit them. The process is collaborative and adjusts as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm which formats she currently offers before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and support more regular check-ins during life changes. Different formats can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera depending on what works best for you.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Carissa commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, and parenting concerns. Additional focuses include body image, grief, self-esteem, workplace issues, and young adult challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and straightforward with an emphasis on honest conversation. She uses collaborative goal-setting and practical steps tailored to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns from career stress to personal growth.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Wisconsin.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to see which formats she is offering at the time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Carissa?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.