Caressa
Counselor, LAC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (919) 849-8975

Life can feel overwhelming when stress, burnout, or toxic environments weigh you down. You might be looking for space to breathe, clarity to sort through the noise, and support in creating a healthier way forward.
My work in education, career access, and counseling has shown me how deeply systemic barriers and workplace challenges impact people. I understand how heavy it can feel when your well-being isn’t fully seen or supported.
My approach is Person-Centered and strength-based, meaning I see you as the expert of your own life. Together, we’ll uncover what matters most, build resilience, and take real steps toward balance, growth, and lasting change.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Caressa Sanford now - (919) 849-8975
Let's Connect (919) 849-8975

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- AmeriHealth
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Geisinger
- Independence Blue Cross
- Meritain Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of New Jersey / 37AC00844800 Supervised by Tiffany Jenkins (New Jersey / 37PC00636000) Caressa Mary Sanford
- Attended Awakening Change Counseling Services LLC, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2022
- Membership with International Employee Assistance Professionals Association 79541891 / 2025
- Degree/Diploma from Fairleigh Dickinson University Master of Arts in Professional Communication / 2012
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
- Career Counseling
Expertise
- Depression
- Women's Issues
- Workplace Trauma
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Culturally Sensitive
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Strength-Based