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Carissa Ferdinand

Therapist(she/her)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I work with individuals experiencing depression and anxiety as they navigate the challenges and transitions that occur throughout early adulthood. Many have also experienced trauma stemming from abuse or from years of complex relationships with parents/caretakers.

I'm licensed to see individuals in Florida, Illinois, and Michigan. All appointments are held via telehealth only.

My approach to therapy

I primarily use a psychodynamic approach in therapy, which means we'll explore your inner thoughts and feelings to understand how they affect your behaviors and relationships. I find that this approach helps patients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and resolve underlying issues, resulting in long-term relief and improvement.

I also recognize that treatment plans are as unique as each individual, so I tend to personalize therapy by integrating DBT skills or creative interventions, depending on you and your goals.

What you can expect from me

I spend the first several sessions getting to know you and what brings you to therapy. By the end of our first meeting, my hope is that you'll walk away feeling more settled than when you came in.

My goal is always to partner with patients to build a safe space where you can share and process your experiences. Over time, we'll draw from your natural abilities to find new ways of approaching problems and to boost your confidence in tackling challenges, so that life feels a little easier to navigate.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Affirming, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Northwestern University, Master of Arts at University of Florida
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Michigan), LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Florida Blue, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Humanistic, Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English