Carissa Hotelling, Therapist
Carissa Toviessi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been practicing since 2016. She graduated from University of Texas Arlington with a Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2009. Carissa believes in a collaborative and authentic client-centered approach. Her approach is to instill change through exploration, problem-solving, identifying achievable goals to aide clients in reprocessing and heal from symptoms of emotional distress.
She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, EMDR (Eye movement and desensitization and reprocessing), and utilizes attachment-based approaches . Her primary areas of focus include an extensive background in anxiety, depression, and trauma related issues.
In her spare time, Carissa enjoys enhancing her skills through being a career student in search of knowledge through reading, attending, and participating in workshops and seminars. She is a cultural lover who enjoys art, museums, and believes wholeheartedly in self-care and personal development by practicing yoga, meditation, taking long walks.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Ability status
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Ethnic identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Social injustice
- Stress from ongoing health issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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University of Phoenix
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The University of Texas
Get Directions
817-751-7031
281-648-2200
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Carissa Hotelling. You can also call 817-751-7031 to have someone assist you.
Carissa Hotelling generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 817-751-7031 to find out Carissa Hotelling's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Carissa Hotelling:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 817-751-7031 to see how we can help.
Carissa Hotelling is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Carissa Hotelling works at:
Yes, Carissa Hotelling does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Carissa Hotelling is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.
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