Carissa Anne Pappas Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (760) 209-1182
Please email me first! Your journey is the most important aspect of therapy and I would be honored to assist you with that journey in any way I can. People are complex, diverse and interesting, and based on my experience, are just trying to do the best they can. Whether you've been in therapy before and are just looking to get "back on track" or you are taking that courageous first step, I would be privileged to help you on your journey.
I have experience treating individuals, couples and families who struggle with depression, anxiety, work-related stress, trauma, addiction, grief and loss. Based on where you would like to start, together we can create goals to improve your mental health and well-being.
I know it can be hard or intimidating to make that initial outreach for therapy, but I promise it's worth it! There's always some nerves at the beginning, but I strive to create an understanding, open therapeutic environment always. There are always two experts in the room, and you are the expert on you!
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Carissa Anne Pappas Smith now - (760) 209-1182
Let's Connect (760) 209-1182
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Email me or call with questions - (760) 209-1182
Carissa Anne Pappas Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 130892 Carissa Anne Pappas Smith
- In Practice for 7 Years
- Membership with CAMFT 2021
- Attended University of San Diego, Master's, Graduated 2016
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (760) 209-1182
Carissa Anne Pappas Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (760) 209-1182
Carissa Anne Pappas Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (760) 209-1182
Carissa Anne Pappas Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (760) 209-1182
Carissa Anne Pappas Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT