- Guilt and shame
- Attachment concerns
- Caregiver stress
About Clarissa
Clarissa Wadley is a Pennsylvania LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. Clarissa also pays attention to issues such as guilt and shame when they come up in sessions.
She starts by listening to what has happened and what matters to the person in front of her. Clarissa treats clients as the expert of their own story and looks for existing strengths to build on. Conversations focus on practical steps a person can try between sessions and on ways to understand repeated patterns that cause pain.
In therapy she helps people untangle attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, and problems with control or communication. She also works with caregiver stress, social anxiety, feelings of isolation, and questions about life purpose. When trauma or depression show up, Clarissa addresses how those experiences shape daily habits and emotional reactions.
Her style is direct and steady. Sessions are organized around small goals and skills people can test in real life. She invites clients to notice changes and adjust plans when something does not fit.
People who book a first meeting can expect a clear discussion of goals and a plan for next steps. Clarissa asks about what has worked in the past and what is getting in the way now, then maps out concrete options to try together.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Clarissa works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and understanding. One common approach she uses centers on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior; this helps when anxiety, guilt, or shame lead to avoidance or repeated conflict. Another useful technique focuses on understanding attachment and relationship patterns so people can see how past experiences shape present reactions and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Clarissa will collaborate with each person to choose which techniques to try based on their goals, current struggles, and what feels workable in daily life. She checks in and adjusts the plan as needed rather than assuming one method fits everyone.
The practical benefits of online work often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into busy days. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Many people find online meetings reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to try therapy while balancing work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, and also addresses related topics like guilt and shame.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
She listens first, treats the client as the expert of their story, and focuses on practical steps and noticing patterns that keep problems repeating.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Pennsylvania LCSW, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.