About

Carissa Alt-Frankard is an LPC in Wisconsin with 11 years of clinical experience helping people navigate life transitions and everyday stressors. She sees a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, self esteem, grief, parenting, career issues, and coping with life changes. Her work emphasizes practical skills alongside emotional processing to address immediate difficulties and ongoing patterns.

Her additional focus areas include body image, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, jealousy, life purpose, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, women's issues, workplace issues, and young adult issues. Her clinical approaches draw on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. She supports people working through family dynamics, relationship patterns, or personal growth by offering direct, respectful guidance. Carissa aims to help individuals clarify goals, strengthen communication, and build strategies that align with their values as they move forward.
Location:
Wisconsin, United States
Years Experience:
11
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Grief, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, ADHD, Body image, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: WI LPC 5649-125
  • NPI Number: 1386022572
  • License: LPC (Wisconsin)

Remote care using practical, collaborative methods

Carissa blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and client-centered methods to help clients identify patterns, test new skills, and build emotional awareness. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers a structured way to examine thoughts and behaviors and develop actionable strategies. Mindfulness work supports attention to present-moment experience, while a client-centered stance prioritizes the person's goals and perspective.



Motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy are also part of her practice for clients seeking focused change and clearer next steps. These approaches emphasize collaboration, identifying strengths, and setting attainable goals. Carissa frames sessions as a partnership in which the person and therapist work together to choose techniques that fit the individual's needs and values. Remote appointments can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different communication preferences.

How many years has Carissa been practicing?

Carissa Alt-Frankard has 11 years of clinical experience.

What credentials does she hold?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds license WI LPC 5649-125.

Which languages does she work in?

This profile indicates she provides services in English.

Where is she located?

Carissa practices in Wisconsin.

How can clients connect for sessions?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does she accept international clients?

This profile does not accept international clients.

What should I expect to pay?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

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