Carissa Thompson

MSW, LCSW

816-246-4465

Carissa Thompson became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2016 and has since worked in Hospice and Medical settings. She has experience working in the Emergency Department and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit where she provided extensive support and crisis intervention to children, adolescents and their families. 

Carissa believes it takes courage to embark upon a journey to healing and leading a life of greater clarity and fulfillment. Carissa will start right where you are, without judgement. She will utilize components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy to work through whatever issues may surface along this journey. Carissa considers it a privilege to accompany you on this path to healing and to bear witness to all the progress you will make. 

Carissa's husband is a service member in the Army National Guard and a First Responder. They share a beautiful son. As a family, they enjoy spending quality time walking the dog, cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs, traveling and listening to music.