Hey there, I’m Karissa…
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #88714) and professor of counseling and theology in Elk Grove, CA. I have worked toward “helping people become” since 2006 and I have been practicing professionally since 2010. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and I’m currently pursuing my PhD in the Integration of Theology and Psychology (graduating in 2018). My husband, Adam King, and I have been married since 2008 and we enjoy speaking together at marriage seminars and retreats. Our daughter graced us with her presence in 2017 and our goldendoodle, Luna, was born in 2015 (both pictured below). 🙂
I am passionate about partnering with young-ish (young is relative, right?) professionals and couples in their journey to healing and wholeness. I enjoy working with our Elk Grove community as they encounter life transitions and important decisions that help to define their life potential and then pursue it.
As a Christian counselor, I utilize a holistic approach to healing, drawing from my experiences with the Holy Spirit, while implementing tools that are most beneficial to the client.
A variety of approaches have influenced my counseling style and use of tools: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Solution-focused Therapy. I enjoy working with individuals using a Christian framework, which is how I received much of my training.
I have experience addressing the following issues: Depression, Bereavement, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Mood Disorders (Bi-Polar Disorder, Manic-Depressive Illness), Phobias, Narcissism and Eating disorders/issues, gender identity, and sexual identity.
I have many years of experience working with both small and large groups in churches, school campuses and other venues. I would be honored to join your group in a collective effort to pursue your potential!
My early experiences in the human services field took place at the Enterprise Elementary School District (Redding, CA) where I worked with children with disabilities and behavioral issues. I also worked at CSU, Sacramento where I coached college students as they made academic, career and life decisions for their journeys ahead. I later became employed by Marquis Companies where I worked with older adults (many with dementia and Alzheimer’s) and their family members as they opened a new chapter in the book of life. I have counseling experience in the following settings: outpatient community counseling, university wellness center, church counseling, and private practice. I transitioned my practice to Elk Grove at Creekside Counseling Associates in July, 2014.
