Carisa Givens, LPC
Compassionate LPC for family and career challenges
- Warm interactive style
- Family and parenting focus
- Career and grief support
About Carisa Givens
Carisa Givens is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 12 years of experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. She focuses on helping individuals navigate crisis, grief and loss, career transitions, and work-related stress, and she has particular experience with family challenges, blended family dynamics, mediation, women's concerns, and parenting issues. Her counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she aims to avoid stigmatizing labels while honoring each person’s unique story.
Carisa blends cognitive-behavioral strategies with humanistic and solution-focused techniques to create treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs. She adapts her communication and goals to suit different personalities and life circumstances, listening for strengths and practical pathways forward. Whether someone is facing relationship or intimacy concerns, grief, career stress, or changes in family structure, Carisa emphasizes collaboration and empowerment to support meaningful change.
Those who choose to engage in counseling with her can expect a collaborative approach that values clear goals, practical coping skills, and compassionate support as they work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Carisa blends cognitive-behavioral strategies with humanistic and solution-focused techniques to create treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs. She adapts her communication and goals to suit different personalities and life circumstances, listening for strengths and practical pathways forward. Whether someone is facing relationship or intimacy concerns, grief, career stress, or changes in family structure, Carisa emphasizes collaboration and empowerment to support meaningful change.
Those who choose to engage in counseling with her can expect a collaborative approach that values clear goals, practical coping skills, and compassionate support as they work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Carisa Givens have?
Carisa Givens has 12 years of experience.
Is Carisa Givens a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LPC. License details: TX LPC 63292, OR LPC C6984.
In which languages does Carisa Givens provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Carisa Givens located?
She is located in Texas.
How can I work with Carisa Givens as my therapist?
You can work with Carisa Givens through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Carisa Givens work with international clients?
Yes, Carisa Givens works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Carisa Givens cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical approaches and online care
Carisa uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as primary tools in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and respected, which can be especially helpful for relationship, parenting, and identity-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches specific skills to change behaviors and improve mood, making it a practical option for anxiety, depression, and sleep-related issues.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carisa works collaboratively with clients to determine which method or combination of methods fits their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility in how care is delivered - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and continue work consistently during life transitions.