About me

I'm a LMFT with over 10 years experience working with at-risk youth, parent-child conflict and young adults at a cross road in their life.

I got into counseling because I wanted to help others. I realized at a young age people felt comfortable talking to me about their problems. In life, no one is immune from trials and tribulations. However, I believe every hurdle we overcome makes us that much stronger/ confident. I use both CBT -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Humanistic Therapy with my clients. I use CBT because I believe we can always restructure how we see the world and make changes in our behavior for the better. Also, Humanistic Approach-I’m an Existentialist, because I believe we are human and we make mistakes. Just because we go down one path and it did not work, out, does not mean we cannot turn around and take another path that is more fulfilling/ rewarding. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

I am a warm, engaging and compassionate therapist . I do not believe in stigmatizing or labels. If you are seeking therapy you have already taken the first step. Give me the opportunity to support you on this journey.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Parenting issues
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Blended Family Issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 17

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NC LMFT 2141

FL LMFT MT2379

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kalisa Thomas. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jun 26, 2024 after therapy with Kalisa for 3 years

Thorough and consistent! Kalisa is good at cultivating trust and honest dialogue with the teens in her care.

Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with Kalisa for 2 years and 11 months

She is awesome

Written on Apr 21, 2023 after therapy with Kalisa for 3 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and adhd

Kalisa is caring, compassionate and kind, but will tell me what I need to hear. She has really helped me manage my triggers and is always reminding myself to put myself first and to take care of myself. She's like a therapist, mom and best friend all rolled in to one! I'm so grateful we were matched.

Written on Aug 27, 2022 after therapy with Kalisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

she has done a good job

Written on May 03, 2021 after therapy with Kalisa for 7 months

I am very pleased with
Ms. Thomas. I would not hesitate to refer her to anyone needing help.

Written on Apr 02, 2021 after therapy with Kalisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and family conflicts

I have had a positive experience with Kalisa . She has been supportive as far as what my needs are. I hope to continue working with her on my concerns and issues

Written on Oct 30, 2020 after therapy with Kalisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Kalisa is very understanding. She can relate to my issues and offers her expertise to assist. I highly recommend her.

Written on Jul 22, 2020 after therapy with Kalisa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues

Kalissa is very good! She understands me and my situation perfectly. She’s able to give me advice, and tell me exactly what I need to hear when I need her the most.

Written on Jun 15, 2020 after therapy with Kalisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Working with Kalisa has been great thus far. She offers practical and actionable advice which I really respond to, but she's also empathetic and easy to talk with.

Written on Feb 23, 2020 after therapy with Kalisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Kalisa has been amazing since the start. She is very thorough, engaging and sincere. It really makes a difference when your counselor actually makes it a point to remember prior conversations and builds off of that, it makes the experience more personable.

Written on Feb 21, 2020 after therapy with Kalisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Kalisa is amazing! So sweet and thoughtful, like talking to an old friend. Felt very comfortable on our first session and cannot wait for future sessions.

Written on Feb 20, 2020 after therapy with Kalisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression

She’s great, doesn’t make it feel like a therapy consult. More like talking to a friend.

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