Karissa Thomas

Karissa Thomas is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who helps people navigate anger and many related concerns. She aims to make people feel heard and understood. Her style is direct but kind, and she encourages honesty and openness in sessions.

Karissa approaches conversations without judgment. She comes in curious and genuine, and she treats clients as the experts on their own lives. Sessions are practical and straightforward, and she is comfortable bringing warmth and even a little humor when it fits.

Her work addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, sleeping problems, and relationship and intimacy concerns. She also supports people dealing with career strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, body image and eating concerns, and caregiving stress. Anger is listed among the areas she helps people with.

Karissa uses several evidence-informed approaches to match the needs of each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to shape practical strategies and coping skills. The focus is on what helps you manage feelings and move toward goals.

With seven years of experience, Karissa offers a practical, empathetic space for people to talk through crises or slow-burning problems. She encourages a collaborative process where clients and she decide the next steps together.

How Karissa’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them and then commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, anger, and major life shifts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills that are useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Karissa collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and day-to-day needs. Together they adjust tools and pacing as progress unfolds so the work fits real life.

Confirm session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes working with a Michigan-based LMSW possible for international clients who are accepted, but check current options and scheduling before you book.