Chinnika Crisler, LCSW
Licensed LCSW supporting change and healing
- Compassionate care
- Practical strategies
- Collaborative support
About Chinnika Crisler
Chinnika Crisler is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Mississippi who brings 13 years of experience as a therapist to her work with adults facing a wide range of life challenges. She supports people managing depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting and career stresses, chronic illness, trauma and abuse, and struggles with addiction, self-esteem, sleep, and eating. Her practice also addresses LGBTQ issues, intimacy-related concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and many other areas that affect daily functioning and well-being.
Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and collaborates with clients to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs. Drawing on evidence-informed approaches, she helps clients build practical skills, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and identify actionable steps toward their goals.
Crisler emphasizes empowerment and recognizes the courage it takes to seek change. She meets clients where they are, offers guidance without judgment, and focuses on creating a therapeutic partnership that supports growth and a more fulfilling life. She is available to support individuals who are ready to take the first steps toward change.
Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and collaborates with clients to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs. Drawing on evidence-informed approaches, she helps clients build practical skills, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and identify actionable steps toward their goals.
Crisler emphasizes empowerment and recognizes the courage it takes to seek change. She meets clients where they are, offers guidance without judgment, and focuses on creating a therapeutic partnership that supports growth and a more fulfilling life. She is available to support individuals who are ready to take the first steps toward change.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Chinnika Crisler have?
Chinnika Crisler has 13 years of experience.
Is Chinnika Crisler a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: MS LCSW C8048.
In which languages does Chinnika Crisler provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Chinnika Crisler located?
She is located in Mississippi.
How can I work with Chinnika Crisler as my therapist?
You can work with Chinnika Crisler through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Chinnika Crisler work with international clients?
Chinnika Crisler does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Chinnika Crisler 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.
Approaches That Guide Online Therapy
Chinnika Crisler integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support people working through emotional and practical challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration - it helps clients explore their values and goals while feeling heard and respected. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns - it is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily struggles.She also uses motivational interviewing to help clients resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation for change - this approach is especially helpful when addressing habits, addiction, or life transitions. Together these methods are applied flexibly and tailored to each person’s needs, and the therapist works collaboratively with clients to determine which approaches fit best based on their goals and preferences.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support in ways that can be scheduled around work, caregiving, or treatment routines, making it easier to maintain momentum toward personal goals.