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Carlissa Fennell

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi! I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as yourself, feel understood, and get curious about the patterns that have shaped you. I especially enjoy working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, and the growing pains of figuring life out. Maybe you're someone who overthinks, struggles with people-pleasing, finds it difficult to set boundaries, or is learning how to trust yourself and your decisions. Whatever brings you to therapy, my goal is to help you better understand yourself while developing the tools to move through life with more confidence and intention.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and rooted in curiosity. I help clients look beyond what they’re feeling in the moment to better understand the patterns, experiences, and different parts of themselves that may be influencing how they navigate life and relationships. I often incorporate Parts Work, CBT, mindfulness, and nervous system education while tailoring sessions to each client’s individual needs. Together, we’ll work toward building greater self-awareness, developing practical tools, and creating changes that feel authentic and sustainable.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a space for us to get to know each other and begin exploring what brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about what’s been feeling difficult, what you hope to gain from our work together, and the goals you’d like to focus on. I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where you can show up as yourself without feeling judged or pressured to have everything figured out. Most importantly, we’ll begin building a plan that feels realistic, intentional, and unique to you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Warm, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    Other - Masters at New York University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychodynamic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English