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Karissa Boser

LMHC

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Location

Virtual, Florida

Insurance Accepted

Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Authentic, Exploratory, Warm

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Focus areas

ADHD, Addiction, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Premarital Counseling, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, Students

Years of Experience

3+

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I specialize in navigating life changes, burnout related to chronic illness, grief and loss, as well as helping you to deepen authentic personal expression with yourself and with others.

License number

#MH19555

Therapy style

As we work together, we will create a space built on trust to explore personal identity, self-expression, sexuality issues, and relational issues with family, friends, and intimate partners. I specialize in navigating life changes, and burnout related to chronic illness, grief, and loss, as well as helping you to deepen authentic personal expression with yourself and with others. The ability to be truly heard and seen is an important aspect of our work together. Each experience is unique and honored. You are the expert of your life, and I will provide a supportive and empowered approach to assist you as we work together.

Approaches

  • Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Prolonged Exposure
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Education

MA - Mental Health Counseling, Northwestern University MPA - Public Administration, Northern Michigan University

Interests

I love to travel, explore, and learn new things. I am often seeking out new experiences, lectures, music, and opportunities to meet new people. I also like my time to recharge and spending time with my partner, family, friends, and animals.