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Karissa Ray
Licensed Professional Counselor
Arizona

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Loss, Identity Issues, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes that mental health means having access to choices and feeling capable of responding rather than reacting to difficult situations. I enjoy supporting clients in trauma healing and use EMDR and parts work interventions. My introduction to mental health actually came from holistic spaces so I incorporate those practices when clients are interested in them.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I have specialized training in treating individuals who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, identity issues, relationship issues, grief, personality disorders (borderline personality disorder), and low self-esteem. I enjoy using what clients already have available to them to help them feel more capable.

What you can expect from our first session

It is important to me that you feel seen, heard, and valued in our work together. The work we will do together is important and there is no judgment for what you share or explore. Ultimately, I want you to feel like you have increased access to tools that help you move forward and resolve what has held you back.


Karissa's style is

Creative
Empowering
Open-minded

Insurance carriers Karissa accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare

More about Karissa

MC (Masters in Counseling) at University of the Cumberlands
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Arizona)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent and Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Stress, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma Focused, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Strength-Based, and Positive Psychology

Location

715 South Cactus Wren Street
Gilbert, AZ 85296