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Clarissa Reed, LPC

Licensed counselor specializing in relationships and anxiety
  • 24 years experience
  • Client-centered and CBT
  • Video phone and messaging

About Clarissa Reed

Clarissa Reed is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 24 years of clinical experience. She also holds certification as a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), which indicates advanced training in substance use assessment and treatment. Since 2003 she has maintained a private practice under the name Lisa Reed Counseling, Inc., and her career has included roles as a mobile therapist, behavioral specialist, and work within a family-based program.

Her work focuses on supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, motivation and self-esteem concerns, confidence building, and depression. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit the unique circumstances and goals of the individual. Clarissa emphasizes collaborative planning so that therapeutic steps align with what matters most to each person.

Clarissa encourages those who are ready for change to take the first step, acknowledging that reaching out can require real courage. She offers steady support as clients explore more fulfilling and balanced ways of living, tailoring interventions to meet practical needs and long-term aims.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Clarissa Reed have?

Clarissa Reed has 24 years of professional experience in counseling and related clinical roles.

Is Clarissa Reed a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC. License details: PA LPC PC000551.

In which languages does Clarissa Reed provide therapy?

Clarissa Reed provides therapy in English.

Where is Clarissa Reed located?

Clarissa Reed is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Clarissa Reed as my therapist?

You can work with Clarissa Reed through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Clarissa Reed work with international clients?

Clarissa Reed does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Clarissa Reed 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.

Approaches and Online Care with Clarissa Reed

Clarissa Reed integrates several therapeutic approaches to meet a range of concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and supports clients in discovering their own solutions by creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space that helps with self-esteem, motivation, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping skills. The Gottman Method provides structured tools for couples to improve communication, manage conflict, and rebuild connection, which can be helpful for intimacy-related issues and relationship repair.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Clarissa works with each person to understand their needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts methods over time to find what fits best. This partnership helps ensure therapy remains relevant and practical as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives. Clarissa provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that feels most accessible. These options make it possible to maintain regular contact, work through issues consistently, and engage in therapy from familiar settings when that support is needed most.

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