Karissa Whitlatch, MA, LPC

Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Therapist

Connect with me:

Email: karissa@storiescounseling.com

**To Schedule with Karissa, go to our “CONtact Us” Page!**

Education:

Master of Arts in Counseling
Phoenix Seminary

Recommended Readings:

The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel Van Der Kolk
Forward Facing Trauma Therapy - Eric Gentry
Boundaries - Cloud and Townsend

“You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness.”
— Brene Brown

Our bodies and brains are wonderfully made to heal, grow, and change so we can live our story today with intentionality, resilience, and healthy relationships. My hope is to walk alongside you, helping you (re)discover the tools and strengths you were made with, so you can enjoy your future story.

My counseling training started with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Phoenix Seminary. In addition, I have received training from the Arizona Trauma Institute specializing in trauma therapy and EMDR. I have been involved with Mending the Soul (MTS) Ministries since 2012 in various capacities including leading groups and training churches/para-church organizations in the US and overseas. From working at a domestic violence shelter for over 4 years, I have experience with individuals from all walks of life. As a licensed clinical supervisor, I enjoy walking alongside other therapists as they grow in their profession in providing hope and healing to others.

My therapeutic approach is person and body-centered, strengths based, and trauma-informed. One of my favorite parts of therapy is helping you discover your uniqueness. It is fun to help you use your uniqueness to grow, heal, and thrive. I value open communication as to what is working or not working for you. In my life, faith and having Jesus as my foundation have been essential in helping me navigate difficult times and heal from brokenness. I am open to discuss how much you would like faith to be integrated into your therapy sessions.