ABOUT ME

Hey, I’m Carlissa!

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor, podcast host, lover of travel, and spicy Thai food. I’m passionate about creating honest, grounded spaces where people can pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves.

Through my therapy, podcast, and coaching work, I focus on mental health, emotional clarity, self-trust, relationships, and the growing pains that come with evolving. I love having the conversations that help people understand themselves a little better, whether that happens in the therapy room, behind a microphone, or through the resources I create.

At the heart of everything I do is the belief that you can be a work in progress and still deeply trust yourself. My work is about changing your mind, outgrowing old versions of yourself, setting new boundaries, figuring out what you actually want, and giving yourself permission to become.

When I’m not working, you can probably find me planning my next trip, trying a new restaurant, reading something that makes me rethink my entire life, or spending time with my Yorkie, Bentley.

Education & Credentials

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Commonwealth of Virginia

M.A., Mental Health Counseling
New York University

B.A., Psychology
North Carolina Central University