Carissa Shobe, LPC - Therapist in Pennsylvania

Carissa Shobe is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Pennsylvania with over 15 years in mental health and substance use settings.

01About Carissa

Carissa Shobe is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Pennsylvania with over 15 years in mental health and substance use settings. She focuses on helping people reduce distress and build practical skills. Carissa aims to help clients move toward their goals for personal growth in everyday life.

Her work emphasizes a trauma-informed, holistic view. She looks at strengths and coping patterns to spot what keeps someone stuck. Sessions often focus on replacing harmful habits with healthier ways to manage stress and strong emotions.

Background and approach

Carissa uses clear, hands-on strategies in session. She helps people learn tools for anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, anger, and substance use concerns. She also addresses issues such as attachment problems, codependency, dissociation, and struggles with identity or sexuality.

She draws on approaches that teach skills and build awareness. Clients practice simple techniques they can use between sessions. The goal is steady progress and better day-to-day functioning rather than quick fixes.

People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation and practical steps. Carissa supports work on life purpose, communication, forgiveness, and rebuilding after trauma or loss. She encourages realistic plans and steady skill-building to match each person’s needs.

02Credentials

LPC (Pennsylvania): License PC014442 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1477108355 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

Everything Carissa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Codependency
Communication problems
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury

Methods Carissa names

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04Online support

How therapy approaches work online

Carissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT breaks concerns into manageable steps and gives specific exercises to practice between sessions.

She also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication. DBT-style skills can be helpful for strong mood swings, intense anger, or when someone struggles with self-destructive coping.

Mindfulness Therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce automatic reactions. Simple mindfulness practices can lower anxiety and help people respond more calmly to stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, strengths, and what fits their day-to-day life. Treatment choices are made collaboratively and may combine elements from different methods as needed.

Online sessions make it easier to work therapy into a busy schedule. Video calls are close to an in-person feel, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging provide brief check-ins and ongoing support. These options help people practice skills between sessions and keep momentum toward their goals.

05Questions people ask

What concerns does Carissa commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include attachment difficulties, codependency, dissociation, and identity or sexuality concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and trauma-informed, with an emphasis on skill-building. Sessions focus on clear tools people can use between meetings to manage emotions and reduce harmful coping.

How much experience does she have?

Carissa has worked in mental health and substance use fields for 15 years. That background informs her work with addiction and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Pennsylvania. Her practice is based in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow a mix of real-time and written check-ins to fit different needs.

How do costs work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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