Karissa is an LMHC and A-CRA certified clinician with over 5 years of experience working with patients/families struggling with addiction and mental health concerns.

She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BS in biopsychology, cognition, and neuroscience, and graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a MA in forensic psychology.

For the majority of her counseling career, she has worked with individuals whose trauma and SUD concerns have contributed to legal and/or employment issues. Karissa is passionate about helping individuals identify changes in their lives and guiding them in making those changes.