- Stress and anxiety focus
- Relationship support
- English and Spanish
About Carissa
Carissa Martinez is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with ten years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Carissa speaks English and Spanish and aims to meet people where they are with respect and compassion.
She shapes conversations and plans to match each person's needs. Sessions cover practical skills for coping with daily pressure and emotional overwhelm. For relationship concerns she helps people clarify patterns, improve communication, and set boundaries that feel safer and more honest.
When trauma or past abuse is part of the story, she works at a pace the person can manage. Carissa supports people who are dealing with loss, abandonment, or attachment issues and helps them rebuild trust in themselves and their choices. She also addresses concerns such as body image, codependency, substance use, eating-related problems, and infidelity.
Her approach centers on respect, sensitivity, and empowerment. Carissa partners with people to set clear goals and to practice new ways of responding to stress and relationships. She encourages small, steady steps that add up to meaningful change.
To begin, she asks people to describe what they most want to change. From there she tailors a plan and adjusts it as progress is made. The emphasis is on practical tools and steady support during the work ahead.
Approaches that guide online work and progress
Carissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach centers on teaching coping and emotion regulation skills to reduce anxiety and manage daily stress. This kind of work helps people respond differently to triggers and regain a sense of control.Another approach emphasizes exploring relationship patterns and attachment style. That work looks at how past experiences shape current interactions and helps people try new ways of communicating and setting boundaries that feel safer and more honest.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from a flexible location. It can also permit shorter or more frequent visits when needed, or sessions without video when bandwidth or comfort make that preferable.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include attachment, body image, substance concerns, and infidelity.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailors sessions to each person's needs. Expect a collaborative, respectful approach with skill-building and goal setting.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and relationship challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.