Carissa Hotelling, MSSW, LCSW, Therapist in Fort Worth, Texas

Specialties:

Anxiety Panic attacks Sexual trauma Stress management Trauma & PTSD +19

Ages Served

18-75+

Manages Medications

No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Carissa Hotelling (She/Her)

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.

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

Languages

English

Education

University of Phoenix
The University of Texas

Locations

LifeStance Health
1300 S University Dr
Suite 306
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Get Directions Phone Number

817-751-7031

281-648-2200

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Love, love, love my provider!!! She’s the best. It’s very convenient to set up my appointments. I’ve been able to share stuff with her that I’ve never been able to share with anyone. I trust her completely. She’s really smart and I know that she understands me. I never have to question whether or not I’m getting good advice because I always know that I am getting the absolute best advice from her. I’ve come a long way thank you.

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Charlene M.

Sep 22, 2025

Birdeye

Booking is SO super easy! I love this process. My therapist books it and then I get a message via text and email. I verify my info and I’m in. Love it so much. This process is usually the hardest part. It’s a breeze. Thank you

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Charlene M.

Nov 04, 2025

Birdeye

Booking is always super easy. My therapist takes care of it after each appointment. I know what to expect and it’s a non issue.. I love the process. I also love Lifestance. Thank you

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