Clarissa Reed, LPC

Clarissa Reed is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. She has 24 years of experience and has worked in private practice since 2003. She guides people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and major life changes toward clearer next steps.

She began her work in community settings as a mobile therapist and behavioral specialist before focusing on private practice. Over two decades she has developed experience supporting people with addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. Her background also includes work inside a family based program.

In sessions she aims for respect, sensitivity, and practical support. Conversations are shaped around what each person needs, and plans are adjusted as goals change. She helps clients break down problems into manageable steps and build skills for daily life.

Clarissa uses a mix of approaches to suit different concerns. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation grounded in the client’s priorities, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address thought and behavior patterns, and elements of the Gottman Method for relationship-focused work. She also brings existential ideas when people are rethinking purpose or direction.

Her practice is suitable for people dealing with midlife transitions, parenting strain, career questions, or issues like ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. People who want a straightforward, steady therapeutic relationship may find her style a good fit.

How her approaches fit online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on keeping conversations grounded in what matters to the person. It’s about listening closely, reflecting what comes up, and letting the client's goals lead the work. This approach can help when someone is sorting values during a midlife change or wants steady support for emotional strain.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, such as worry cycles, sleep disruption, or avoidance behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about problems, goals, and preferences, and then suggest ways of working together. That decision is collaborative and may change as needs evolve.

Confirm the current session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make appointments easier to fit into a day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to attend from quieter surroundings or during a work break. Licensed professionals can offer many of the same therapeutic techniques online as in person, and sessions are adjusted to match a client's goals and life circumstances.