Carissa Gustafson, LCP, CA | Psychotherapist

About Carissa Gustafson

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Carissa Gustafson

My name is Carissa Gustafson. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California with a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University. As the author of *Reclaim Your Life*, I specialize in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which helps people develop skills such as mindfulness and compassion to manage difficult thoughts and feelings. This approach supports finding freedom from suffering and engaging more fully in life. I have a special interest in working with high-achieving women facing stress, depression, anxiety, and pregnancy/postpartum challenges, and I am perinatal mental health certified (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. My approach I strongly believe in evidence-based practice and focus on ACT. This therapy helps individuals struggling with stress, depression, and anxiety learn to be aware of their thoughts without attachment, open to their emotions without judgment, and engaged in life in ways that reflect their values. My goal is to help you develop these skills so you can live a meaningful, values-driven life. My focus I work primarily with high-achieving women managing stress, depression, and anxiety. Since becoming a mother, I have developed a special interest in perinatal mental health and pursued advanced training and certification in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). My communication style I strive to create a session space characterized by kind awareness, enabling clients to adopt this compassionate way of relating to themselves and their experiences. My journey to mental healthcare From an early age, I knew I wanted to become a therapist after recognizing how universal suffering is to the human experience. My mission is to help people find liberation from suffering. My goals for you I approach goal setting by helping clients identify their values and commitments, guiding them toward a life aligned with what matters most to them.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

Pepperdine University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Santa Clara University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1871996694

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What practice does Carissa Gustafson work with?

Carissa Gustafson works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Carissa Gustafson?

Carissa Gustafson frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Carissa Gustafson on their profile.